Despite utility pressure, PURPA has continued to diversify the energy market 40 years strong
The Public Utilities Regulation Policies Act, | February 25, 2019
The Public Utilities Regulation Policies Act, or PURPA, has been a catalyst for utility-scale solar and other alternative energy projects since its inception and passage 40 years ago. In 2017, PURPA projects accounted for approximately 2,000 of the 4,500 MW of solar energy production added in the United States. PURPA has driven solar development because it obligates utilities to purchase renewable energy from qualified facilities’ (QFs) projects if the cost of energy meets or is less than fossil fuels.