42 U.S.C. 8273: Purpose of programText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY
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§8273. Purpose of program
The purpose of the program established by section 8272 of this title is to—
(1) accelerate the growth of a commercially viable and competitive industry to make photovoltaic solar electric systems available to the general public as an option in order to reduce national consumption of fossil fuel;
(2) reduce fossil fuel costs to the Federal Government;
(3) stimulate the general use within the Federal Government of methods for the minimization of life cycle costs; and
(4) develop performance data on the program established by section 8272 of this title.
( Pub. L. 95–619, title V, § 564 , Nov. 9, 1978 , 92 Stat. 3280 .)