Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chairman of the Senate’s green jobs subcommittee, introduced legislation on Feb. 5 with nine cosponsors to encourage the installation of 10 million solar systems on the rooftops of homes and businesses over the next decade.
Sanders’ bill would authorize rebates which, along with other incentives, would cover up to half the cost of the 10 million solar power systems and 200,000 water heating systems. Non-profit groups and state and local governments also would be eligible. The legislation would ensure that participating homeowners and businesses also receive information on incentives to improve energy efficiency. The measure is patterned after successful state programs promoting solar energy in New Jersey and California, where prices have fallen as the number of solar units increased. Details
Archive for February 5th, 2010
Vermont Legislator Propose Bill to Encourage Installation of 10 Million PV Systems for Homes and Businesses
Wyoming Gubernatorial Candidate Says Wind Development Will Help Electrical Companies
Ron Micheli, a candidate for the GOP nomination for Wyoming governor, has taken a stand against wind tax proposals by Dave Feudenthal, the state’s current governor. Micheli said in an op-ed piece in the Casper Star-Tribune posted online on Feb. 5 that the proposals “do not adequately consider the larger issue of keeping Wyoming competitive with other states.” “As I have researched the issue and visited with landowners, wind energy representatives, and businessmen, I strongly believe that the timing of those taxes and the degree they burden the industry will drive wind energy away from Wyoming.”
Micheli also said wind development would help the Wyoming economy in “far-reaching ways.” “The concrete for the foundations of the turbines can be poured by Wyoming workers. Wyoming electricians, engineers, electrical supply distributors, contractors, construction workers and maintenance workers will build and maintain the turbines.” Casper Star-Tribune article