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New Jersey Governor Confirm Commitment to Solar
Just across the river from EcoOutfitters’ New York headquarters, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie today displayed strong solar support and leadership. By signing into legislation a bill that will increase the number of SRECS (solar renewable energy credits) that electric utilities must buy, Gov. Christie has helped keep the solar industry’s healthy growth rate intact. [...]
Governor Rick Perry: Climate Change Non-Believer
So Texas governor and GOP presidential candidate told reporters this week that manmade global warming is scientific theory that has not been proven. Can’t say I was surprised by the comment. After all, he’s running for president and needs some good talking points to lure all the deniers to his camp. But I do find [...]
Oklahoma Governor Approves Energy Security Act
Gov. Brad Henry, D-Okla., has signed into law H.B.3028, a measure thatexpands the use of clean energy in the state of Oklahoma. Sponsored by Speaker of the House Chris Benge and state Sen. David Myers, thelegislation establishes a renewable energy goal that 15% of electricityin the state be generated by renewables such as solar, wind [...]
Connecticut Governor Vetoes Energy Bill
Gov. M. Jodi Rell, R-Conn., has vetoed Bill 493, titled An Act ReducingElectricity Costs and Promoting Renewable Energy. The legislation had been approved by both the state House and the stateSenate earlier this month . The bill contained severalprovisions for solar energy, including instituting a program to replacethe Connecticut Clean Energy Fund’s defunct rebate program [...]
Governor Martin O’Malley Reaffirms Maryland’s Commitment to Solar
Today, Maryland governor Martin O’Malleysigned into law five energy bills that will drive the adoption ofrenewable energy and accelerate the creation of green jobs across thestate. The main bills that will fuel the growth in the solar industryinclude an acceleration of the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and an extension of the renewable energy tax credits [...]
Virginia Governor Signs Renewable Energy Legislation
Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va., has signed a number ofrenewable energy bills into law. Among the measures waslegislation to provide a $500 tax credit for each green job created inthe commonwealth, and a measure establishing the Universities CleanEnergy Development and Economic Stimulus Foundation. S.B.623/H.B.803 allows a $500 tax credit for the creation of green jobs for [...]
Delaware Governor Introduces Clean Energy Jobs Act
Gov. Jack Markell, D-Del., has unveiledthe Delaware Clean Energy Jobs Act, legislation designed to createjobs, expand local manufacturing and establish Delaware as a nationalleader in the adoption of renewable energy, according to the governor’soffice. The Clean Energy Jobs Act would facilitate the potentialinstallation of approximately 300 MW of new solar photovoltaic systemsby 2029. The act [...]
Pa. Governor Announces New Solar Project Investments
Gov. Edward G. Rendell, D-Pa., has released over $5 millionin 13 new solar energy projects. The projects are receiving funds fromthe $650 million Alternative Energy Investment Fund that Rendell signedin 2008. They were approved for funding by the Commonwealth FinancingAuthority. The following projects were selected for funding: 5637Forbes LLC will receive a $44,000 solar energy [...]
New Mexico Governor Richardson Announces New Plan for Green Economy
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today signed an executive orderoutlining the state’s plan for building a green economy. “Acomprehensive green economy is critical to the future of New Mexico andwill lead our state into a new era of economic vitality and stability,”Governor Richardson said at the signing, which was held at SCHOTTSolar’s Albuquerque manufacturing facility. [...]