The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) was enacted in response to the oil crisis and high prices in the 1970s. It focused on encouraging cogeneration, integrating renewable resources, increasing generation competition, and conserving electricity. It has been revised at multiple points and will reappear on the timeline.
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