42 U.S.C. § 13314

(a)

The Secretary, in conjunction with State regulatory commissions, shall undertake a study to determine if conventional taxation and ratemaking procedures result in economic barriers to or incentives for renewable energy power plants compared to conventional power plants.

(b)

Within 1 year after October 24, 1992 , the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the study undertaken under subsection (a).