A Major Energy Bill Victory
Last Saturday was a good day for the planet as the House of Representatives passed a landmark national Renewable Electricity Standard by a vote of 220 to 190 and then went on to pass the energy bill itself on a final vote of 241 to 172. This marks the first time in recent memory that, instead of simply blocking harmful legislation, Congress has passed a proactive energy bill.
The bill approved Saturday requires that 15 percent of every utility’s power be generated by renewable energy by 2020 and includes tax incentives for wind-energy production and plug-in hybrid purchases.
Many thousands of Sierra Club supporters contributed to this victory by contacting their representatives by phone and email. But the fight is not over. This fall, House and Senate conferees will have the opportunity to marry the renewable energy standard passed by the House and the increased fuel-efficiency standards approved by the Senate. That would mean significant progress on building a new energy economy and on cutting global warming pollution. But it will be a fight, and we’ll let you know how you can help when the time comes. Until then, thanks to everyone who helped.
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