# 42 U.S.C. § 15851: Assessment of renewable energy resources

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## Section

- **Citation:** 42 U.S.C. § 15851
- **Heading:** Assessment of renewable energy resources
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 9, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE > CHAPTER 149—NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER II—RENEWABLE ENERGY > Part A—General Provisions

## Text

Not later than 6 months after August 8, 2005 , and each year thereafter, the Secretary shall review the available assessments of renewable energy resources within the United States, including solar, wind, biomass, marine, geothermal, and hydroelectric energy resources, and undertake new assessments as necessary, taking into account changes in market conditions, available technologies, and other relevant factors.

( Pub. L. 109–58, title II, § 201 , Aug. 8, 2005 , 119 Stat. 650 ; Pub. L. 116–260, div. Z, title III, § 3006(b)(1) , Dec. 27, 2020 , 134 Stat. 2512 .)

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