 August 2007 Newsletter Contents: Guest Highlight Alliance to Save Energy Column State Updates
The First State Becomes First in Sustainable Energy For the average energy consumer, incorporating sustainable energy into one’s home, business, or daily commute can be a trial. Finding the right information and resources often entails working with a fragmented array of equipment distributors, consulting firms, contractors, and energy services companies. To make matters worse, sustainable energy options are often more expensive than their conventional counterparts, putting them out of the reach of low-income and many middle-income households. Several states mandate that energy utilities offer education and incentives for improving energy efficiency, but experience shows that this seldom leads to the creation of sustainable energy markets; indeed, there are often conflicts between the interests of energy utilities and demand for greater energy efficiency and customer-sited renewables. Moreover, these policies fail to address transportation issues and cannot take full advantage of more comprehensive approaches such as green building and green community design. To remedy this, Delaware has taken a dramatic step toward helping its citizens use less energy and generate it cleanly. On June 28, 2007, Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner (D) signed legislation into law creating the nation’s first full-fledged sustainable energy utility (SEU). A nonprofit corporation, the SEU’s mission is to: 1) Help residences and businesses purchase energy-efficient equipment by covering the difference in cost between, for example, Energy Star® and standard products, which will result in the equivalent of 400-600 MW of peak load reduction; By 2015, the SEU could enable participating households and companies to reduce their energy use by 30% (cutting annual household energy costs up to $1,000), and double the number of annually weatherized units in the state. Delaware is a small state with a typical peak summer load less than 3,100 MW. Thus, the SEU’s program will amount to shifting 25-30% of its electricity needs to sustainable energy resources in just 12 years. The SEU is the product of a legislative task force created in 2006 to examine the feasibility of developing a sustainable energy utility in the state of Delaware. We co-chaired the Task Force which found that the state lags significantly behind several Northeastern states and California in household and business energy efficiency. Specifically, the Task Force determined that the SEU, combined with new renewable energy policies proposed by the Task Force and passed by the legislature in late June of this year, could reduce residential building energy use by 50% and commercial building use by 40%, leading to lower volatility in the price of energy and, ultimately, to lower energy bills. The SEU’s focus on customer-sited renewables promises to stimulate innovation in green technologies, which are more modular and easier to deploy than traditional energy sources that can require long-term contracts of 20-25 years to be cost-effective. According to the Apollo Alliance, this innovation also could lead to the creation of over 9,000 permanent jobs in Delaware. Importantly, the SEU also could help Delaware reduce its carbon footprint by one-third by 2019, lowering its emissions to 2003 levels. Such a reduction would more than meet its requirements under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). In designing the SEU, the Task Force drew upon the experience of other states that have made notable strides in energy efficiency and renewable energy, including California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Vermont. The Task Force was pleased when Efficiency Vermont, a pioneer in providing energy- efficiency options to consumers, wrote to the Delaware Energy Office praising the SEU, calling its focus on all sources of energy consumption and on developing renewable energy “a logical and critically important next step.” With passage of all four bills crafted by the Task Force – including the creation of the SEU; an improved renewable portfolio standard (increased to 20% by 2019 with a 2% solar carveout); the doubling of its Green Energy Fund mill rate; and, an increase of its net metering ceiling to 2 MW for business customers and 25 kW for residential self-generators – its members are now hopeful Delaware can become a leader in sustainable energy, and a source of inspiration to others. For more information on the SEU, see http://www.seu-de.org. Dr. Byrne is the director of the Center for Energy & Environmental Policy, University of Delaware and a contributing author to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He can be reached at jbbyrne@udel.edu. Also see http://ceep.udel.edu. Senator McDowell is chair of the Energy and Transit Committee of the Delaware Senate and a long-time advocate of sustainable energy options. He authored legislation to create Delaware’s Green Energy Fund, its Renewable Portfolio Standard, and the Division of the Public Advocate (which fights for the interests of small consumers), among others, and was the chief sponsor of the SEU bill. He can be reached at harris.mcdowell@state.de.us.
Busy Week in Florida for Energy Efficiency The month of July has been a busy one in the state of Florida, especially for fans of energy efficiency. Governor Charlie Crist (R) used the occasion of a state summit on global climate change to sign three Executive Orders and two partnership agreements with foreign countries, all aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of state facilities and reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the state. “Florida is providing the moral leadership needed to preserve our state’s beautiful natural environment, and state government is leading by example by taking immediate action to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions,” Governor Crist said. “State government is the largest single enterprise within Florida. It makes sense for us to lead by example, and over the course of this summit, we will begin that leadership. We can make sure that any new state government buildings are energy efficient and include solar panels whenever possible. We can choose energy-efficient buildings when we need to lease office space. We can choose fuel-efficient vehicles – especially those that use ethanol and biodiesel fuels when available.” To follow this new directive, the state government will first measure emissions and develop a Governmental Carbon Scorecard. The state government will then work to reduce emissions by 10 percent by the year 2012, 25 percent by 2017, and 40 percent by 2025. State buildings that are constructed in the future will be more energy efficient and include solar panels whenever possible. Future leased office space must be in energy-efficient buildings as well. Any purchased state vehicles should be fuel efficient and use ethanol and biodiesel fuels when available. The state government also will seek to partner with an energy-efficient rental-car company for the 2009 contract. Florida also will require consumer appliances to reduce their energy use by 15 percent below current standards. Governor Crist also requested that the Public Service Commission adopt a 20 percent Renewable Portfolio Standard by 2020, with a strong focus on solar and wind energy. In addition to directing actions by the state government, the Governor took the unique step of joining with other countries in the fight to curb global warming, signing partnership agreements with the United Kingdom and Germany. “Germany and the United Kingdom are recognized as worldwide leaders in actively addressing global climate change,” said Governor Crist. “Florida is honored to join these great nations in calling for a post-Kyoto Protocol that protects the planet’s climate systems by reducing emissions of greenhouse gasses beyond 2012.” The State of Florida will exchange delegations with Germany and the United Kingdom to create a forum for sharing public policy experience and exchanging science and technology. The delegations will place a particular emphasis on the sharing of ideas and policies related to energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Sidebar:
Governor Crist signed Executive Order 07-126, titled “Leadership by Example: Immediate Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Florida State Government”, Executive Order 07-127, titled “Immediate Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions within Florida”; and Executive Order 07-128, titled “Florida Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate Change.” The Governor signed two partnership agreements: “Partnership on Global Climate Change, Action between the United Kingdom and the State of Florida,” and “Partnership on Global Climate Change, Action with the Federal Republic of German and the State of Florida.”
Introduced in emergency session 5/31/2007, passed with amendments by House 6/1/2007, passed by Senate 6/2/2007, signed by Governor 6/4/2007 with line item veto of Sects. 126 and 128. HB 7432 provides various incentives for the purchase of energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, establishes standards and incentives for green buildings, and adopts regulations required by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Sections 126 and 128 would have appropriated money for the conservation and clean energy funds. Introduced in emergency session 6/22/2007, passed with amendments by House 6/23/2007, passed by Senate 6/25/2007, signed by Governor 6/26/2007 HB 8001 is a general appropriations bill, including sales tax exemptions for energy-efficient appliances and a restoration of money for the conservation and clean energy funds vetoed in HB 7432. Introduced in emergency session 6/23/2007, passed with amendments by House 6/23/2007, passed by Senate 6/25/2007, signed by Governor 6/26/2007 HB 8003 is an education appropriations bill, which removes support for education initiatives promoting the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs. Introduced in emergency session 6/23/2007 HB 8005 is a general appropriations bill, and would increase energy-efficiency and alternative-fuel standards for state-purchased vehicles, as well as provide assistance to energy consumers that install energy-efficient equipment in their homes. Introduced in emergency session 6/25/2007 and passed by Senate, passed by House 6/28/2007, signed by Governor 6/29/2007 SB 1500 is a general appropriations bill, which increases energy-efficiency and alternative-fuel standards for state-purchased vehicles, and provides assistance to energy consumers that install energy-efficient equipment in their homes. Introduced 6/5/2007 PR 17-0302 would call for the emergency services of the Turner Construction Company to renovate certain public buildings and ensure that they are energy efficient. Introduced 1/19/2007, referred to House Energy and Environmental Protection and Finance Committees 1/22/2007, passed with amendments by House 3/6/2007, referred to Energy and Environment and Ways and Means Committees 3/8/2007, passed with amendments by Senate 4/10/2007, reconciled versions pass both House and Senate 5/3/2007, signed by Governor 6/30/2007 HB 226 establishes as state policy statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limits at or below 1990 levels to be achieved by January 1, 2020; and establishes a GHG reduction task force to prepare a work plan and regulatory scheme to achieve the statewide GHG emissions limits. Introduced 3/13/2007, passed with amendments in House 6/27/2007, passed Senate 6/29/2007, signed by Governor 7/2/2007 HB 3920 is an appropriations bill, which includes $3.6 million for promotion of energy efficiency. Introduced 5/31/2007 and referred to Rules Committee HB 4111 would establish pilot programs to help consumers pursue energy-efficiency measures through their energy utilities. Issued 6/6/2007 EO7-16 restructures the Kansas Energy Council to place an emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency and conservation. Introduced 4/20/2007, passed House with amendments 5/30/2007, passed Senate with amendments 6/20/2007, Senate version passed by House 6/26/2007 HB 704 would modify the state uniform construction code, including insulation requirements for supply and return ducts. SB 635 would allow for the issuing of licenses for limited energy auditor technicians, who are authorized to test the safety and efficiency of space and water heating systems. Introduced 6/21/2007 and referred to Agriculture Committee HR 142 would call on the U.S. Congress to investigate the cause of high gasoline prices, and to identify long-term solutions, including alternative energy technologies. Introduced 3/20/2007, passed with amendments by House 6/6/2007, passed with amendments by Senate 6/27/2007, reconciled 6/28/2007 HB 4493 is an appropriations bill, which includes lump-sum money to be used for energy conservation. Introduced 6/12/2007 and referred to Energy Policy and Public Utilities Committee SB 585 would restructure public utilities regulations, including qualifying residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemptions. Introduced 6/20/2007 and referred to Energy Policy and Public Utilities Committee SB 597 would adopt the International Energy Conservation Code as the uniform energy code for Michigan. Introduced 5/9/2007, passed House 5/12/2007, passed Senate 5/15/2007, signed by Governor 5/25/2007 HB 3 will provide property tax incentives for the development and production of renewable, new technology, and “clean coal” energy. Introduced 5/21/2007, passed with amendments in Assembly 5/26/2007, passed with amendments in Senate 6/1/2007, Senate version passed in Assembly 6/3/2007, signed by Governor 6/15/2007 AB 621 will establish a green building rating system, and provide tax incentives for the construction of green buildings. Assembly Bill 1885/Senate Bill 1424 Introduced 1/10/2006 and referred to Assembly Transportation and Public Works Committee, passed by Assembly 3/2/2006 and referred to Senate Transportation Committee, reported out of committee with amendments 6/14/2007 AB 1885/SB 1424 would prescribe the maximum length and width of recreational vehicles. Assembly Bill 3983/Senate Bill 2631 Introduced 2/8/2007, referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee 2/22/2007, passed with amendments by Assembly 3/15/2007, referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee 5/14/2007, referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee 5/24/2007, passed Senate 6/21/2007 AB 3983/SB 2631 would require state facilities to replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents. Introduced 5/10/2007 and referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee, reported out of committee with amendments 6/14/2007 AB 4156 would establish energy-efficiency standards for various electric appliances. Assembly Bill 4336/Senate Bill 2796 Introduced 6/11/2007, referred to Assembly Education Committee 6/14/2007, passed with amendments by Assembly 6/21/2007, passed by Senate with amendments 6/21/2007, reconciled version passed in both houses 6/21/2007 AB 4336/SB 2796 would revise school construction regulations to include energy conservation measures. Assembly Bill 4357/Senate Bill 2814 Introduced 6/14/2007 and referred to Assembly State Government Committee and Senate State Government Committee AB 4357/SB 2814 would establish procedures for guaranteed energy savings contracts by governmental entities. Introduced 6/14/2007 and referred to Telecommunications and Utilities Committee AB 4391 would establish programs to help businesses reduce energy usage. Assembly Bill 5003/Senate Bill 3003 Introduced 6/14/2007 and referred to Assembly Budget Committee, passed by Assembly and Senate 6/21/2007, signed by Governor 6/28/2007 AB 5003/SB 3003 will provide tax breaks and other financial incentives for persons and businesses involved in clean energy and other state programs. Introduced 5/24/2007, referred to Senate Environment Committee 6/7/2007 SR 108 would call on auto manufacturers to produce plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Introduced 6/18/2007, referred to Senate Environment Committee 6/21/2007 SR 114 would urge Congress to reject draft legislation preempting ability of states to regulate greenhouse gases. Senate Bill 2766 Introduced 6/7/2007 and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee SB 2766 would require the Board of Public Utilities to conduct a pilot program in volunteer communities to permit free parking for alternative fuel vehicles and alternative technology vehicles. Introduced 6/7/2007 and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee SB 2767 would establish the “Conserve for America Loan Program,” which would provide low or no-interest loans for residential property owners to reduce energy consumption in the home. Introduced 6/14/2007 and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee SB 2794 would provide for the phase-out of the sale of incandescent light bulbs. Introduced 6/14/2007 and referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee SB 2799 would require the Board of Public Utilities to provide funding for a wave power park project through a societal benefits charge. Assembly Bill 8641/Senate Bill 6124 Introduced 5/23/2007 and referred to Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee, referred to Assembly Ways and Means Committee 6/6/2007, passed with amendments by House 6/20/2007 and referred to Senate Rules Committee AB 8641/SB 6124 would mandate the reduction in the levels of mercury and lead in general purpose lights for sale in the state; establishe certain requirements for manufacturers of general purpose lights sold in the state and containing hazardous materials; and require the development of a plan for limiting electricity consumption for lighting. Introduced 6/4/2007 and referred to Assembly Ways and Means Committee AB 8875 would authorize the county of Suffolk to elect to be exempt from certain taxes related to the sale or purchase of energy saving, fluorescent light bulbs. Introduced 6/6/2007 and referred to Assembly Energy Committee, referred to Assembly Codes Committee 6/12/2007, referred to Assembly Ways and Means and Rules Committees 6/14/2007 AB 8940 would reestablish the state energy office and make modifications to the state green building construction act and net metering. Assembly Bill 8962/Senate Bill 6076 Introduced 6/6/2007 and referred to Assembly Ways and Means Committee AB 8962/SB 6076 would encourage homeowners to achieve significantly improved energy use efficiency and reduced pollutant emissions in meeting their needs for both heat and electric power through the use of cogeneration technology. Assembly Bill 8990/Senate Bill 6075 Introduced 6/7/2007 and referred to Assembly Energy Committee AB 8990/SB 6075 would expand the state’s net metering law by adding residential micro-combined heat and power systems to the list of currently eligible renewable technologies, and creates a pay-as-you-save program to enable eligible residential customers to finance all of the up-front costs of purchasing and installing micro-combined heat and power generating equipment via their local utility. Introduced 6/7/2007 and referred to Assembly Energy Committee AB 9001/SB 6178 establishes rules for the siting of clean economic power supplies. Introduced 6/7/2007 and referred to Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee, referred to Assembly Ways and Means Committee 6/12/2007 AB 9003 would provide a rebate for the purchase of lower polluting vehicles and assess a surcharge for the purchase of higher polluting vehicles. Introduced 6/7/2007 and referred to Assembly Energy Committee AB 9021 would require general purpose lights used in all public buildings to meet certain energy-efficiency standards. Assembly Bill 9051/Senate Bill 6088 Introduced 6/11/2007 and referred to Assembly Ways and Means Committee AB 9051/SB 6088 would rescind a tax credit for hybrid vehicles. Introduced 6/13/2007 and referred to Assembly Economic Development Committee, referred to Assembly Rules and Ways and Means Committees 6/18/2007, passed by Assembly 6/20/2007 and referred to Senate Rules Committee AB 9126 would make energy efficiency eligible for assistance from the state job development authority. Introduced 6/13/2007 and referred to Assembly Economic Development Committee, referred to Assembly Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees 6/18/2007, referred to Assembly Rules Committee 6/19/2007, passed by Assembly 6/20/2007 and referred to Senate Rules Committee AB 9127 would permit the lending of state money to eligible businesses for the purpose of energy- efficiency measures and other purposes. Introduced 6/14/2007 and referred to Assembly Environmental Conservation, referred to Assembly Ways and Means Committee 6/18/2007, passed by Assembly 6/21/2007 AB 9169 would require state agencies to report on greenhouse gas emissions as a result of their operations. Introduced 6/14/2007 and referred to Assembly Transportation Committee AB 9185 would prohibit the idling of motor vehicles while waiting to board a ferry. Senate Bill 5982/Assembly Bill 8718 Introduced 5/30/2007 and referred to Senate Rules Committee, passed by Senate 6/13/2007 and referred to Assembly Transportation Committee SB 5982/AB 8718 would establish an energy efficiency replacement tires program for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. Introduced 6/7/2007 and referred to Senate Rules Committee SB 6068 would establish a congestion pricing program in the city of New York, a sustainable mobility and regional transportation (SMART) financing authority, and a residential parking system in the city of New York; exempt certain motor vehicles from local sales and compensating use taxes; establish a green roof tax abatement for certain properties in cities with a population of one million or more; establish an energy planning board for the city of New York and the New York City energy-efficiency authority; and establish solar electric generating system tax abatement for certain properties in cities over one million. Introduced 6/13/2007 and referred to Senate Rules Committee, passed by Senate 6/20/2007 and referred to Assembly Energy Committee SB 6190 would mandate energy-efficiency performance standards for general purpose lighting products. Senate Bill 6276/Assembly Bill 3414 Introduced 6/15/2007 and referred to Senate Rules Committee SB 6276/AB 3414 would provide grants to research entities in New York State for research that promotes new technologies to avoid, abate, mitigate, capture and/or sequester carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Introduced 6/18/2007 and referred to Senate Rules Committee, passed by Senate 6/21/2007 and referred to Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee SB 6305 would establish the Office of Climate Research and Policy, which would be charged with encouraging carbon offset projects in New York State, developing a certification protocol for additionality carbon credits, encouraging telecommuting at the DEC, establishing best management practices to aid other agencies in reducing their greenhouse gas production, and establishing a means for businesses and individuals to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions and offer recommendations on steps to reduce such emissions. Introduced 6/18/2007 and referred to Senate Rules Committee SB 6309 would enact the climate change solutions program act, relating to greenhouse gas emissions reduction programs and energy-efficiency programs; establish powers and duties of the commissioner of environmental conservation with respect to the climate change solutions program; and establish the climate change solutions fund. Introduced 5/30/2007, referred to House Public Utilities Committee 6/12/2007 HB 250 would allow natural gas utilities to submit alternate rate plans that include a revenue decoupling mechanism; remove requirements for a hearing on such plans that include energy efficiency and conservation programs; and require that the interests of natural gas utilities align with consumers’ interest in energy efficiency and conservation. Introduced 2/8/2007, referred to House Energy and Environment Committee 2/15/2007, passed with amendments in House 5/16/2007, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Committee 5/18/2007, passed by Senate 6/5/2007, signed by Governor 6/22/2007 HB 2628 will require the State Department of Energy to review model ordinance provisions relevant to outdoor lighting fixtures and publish a report containing findings and recommendations based on review. Introduced 3/1/2007, referred to House Transportation Committee 3/6/2007, passed with amendments by House 5/16/2007, referred to Senate Business, Transportation, and Workforce Development Committee 5/18/2007, passed with amendments by Senate 6/6/2007, Senate version passed by House 6/11/2007, signed by Governor 6/27/2007 HB 2936 will set registration fees for electric and hybrid vehicles. Introduced 3/8/2007, referred to Revenue Committee 4/27/2007, passed with amendments by House 6/7/2007, referred to Senate Finance and Revenue Committee 6/8/2007, passed with amendments by Senate 6/21/2007, Senate version passed by House 6/25/2007 HB 3201 would, among other things, expand the business tax credit for high-performance homes and alternative energy generation. Introduced 3/12/2007, referred to House Ways and Means Committee 3/16/2007, passed with amendments by House 6/4/2007, referred to Senate Finance and Revenue Committee 6/4/2007, passed with amendments by Senate 6/19/2007, Senate version passed by House 6/20/2007 HB 3265 would require an election to authorize the issuing of bonds in relation to investments in energy-efficiency measures. Introduced 6/5/2007 and referred to House Elections, Ethics, and Rules Committee HB 3562 would modify the state Renewable Portfolio Standard to include hydroelectricity from facilities that have made recent efficiency upgrades. Introduced 3/8/2007, referred to Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 3/9/2007, passed by House 6/12/2007 HR 106 urges auto manufacturers to develop and produce plug-in hybrid vehicles for consumer use within the Commonwealth. House Resolution 297/Senate Resolution 129 Introduced 5/23/2007, referred to House Consumer Affairs Committee 5/24/2007, passed by House 6/12/2007, referred to Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 6/11/2007, passed by Senate 6/27/2007 HR 297/SR 129 opposes the designation of national interest electric transmission corridors and calls on the U.S. Congress to repeal or modify certain provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Introduced 5/11/2007, referred to Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 5/23/2007, referred to House Rules Committee 6/13/2007, passed by House 6/20/2007, referred to Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 6/21/2007 HB 1200 would modify the regulations for the state Energy Development Authority to include funding projects promoting energy efficiency and conservation. Introduced 5/5/2007, referred to House Consumer Affairs Committee 5/24/2007, referred to House Rules Committee 6/19/2007 HB 1201 would modify the regulations for public utilities to require, among other things, that distributors and alternative suppliers of energy employ efficiency measures to meet increases in demand, subject to their cost-effectiveness. Introduced 5/10/2007, referred to House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 5/24/2007, passed with amendments by House 6/25/2007, referred to Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 6/26/2007 HB 1203 would modify the state Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard, giving the state Public Utility Commission power to track and verify energy- efficiency measures. Introduced 5/18/2007, referred to Environmental Resources and Energy Committee 5/31/2007 HB 1205 would provide for a high-performance buildings tax credit. Introduced 6/22/2007, referred to House Commerce Committee 6/25/2007 HB 1615 would provide for a pilot program for light emitting diode traffic signals. Introduced 6/28/2007 and referred to House Finance Committee HB 1653 would provide a tax credit to businesses that provide energy conservation education and other assistance to selected communities. Introduced 1/9/2007 and referred to Senate Finance Committee, passed with amendments in Senate 2/15/2007, referred to House Ways and Means Committee, passed with amendments in House 5/3/2007, reconciled bill passed by House and Senate 6/5/2007, vetoed by Governor 6/14/2007, veto overridden in House and Senate 6/19/2007 SB 243 will establish a hydrogen infrastructure development fund, and provided tax rebates for the purchase of fuel-efficient, plug-in hybrid, and alternative fuel vehicles. House Bill 1038/Senate Bill 215 Introduced 2/1/2007, referred to House State Affairs Committee 2/12/2007, passed with amendments in House 4/5/2007, referred to Senate Business & Commerce Committee 4/27/2007, passed with amendments in Senate 5/21/2007, Senate version passed in House 5/24/2007, signed by Governor 6/15/2007 HB 1038/SB 215 will, among other things, establish an energy-efficient building accreditation program. House Resolution 2905/Senate Resolution 1194 Introduced 5/27/2007, passed by Senate 5/27/2007, passed by House 5/28/2007 HR 2905/SR 1194 will suspend certain rules concerning conference committees for the purpose of reconciling an energy-efficiency bill (SB 12). Introduced 5/29/2007 and referred to Assembly Ways and Means Committee AB 369 would create an income and franchise tax credit equal to the amount that the taxpayer pays in the taxable year to purchase or manufacture insulating concrete forms used to construct a building and energy-efficient products. Introduced 5/29/2007 and referred to Assembly Biofuels and Sustainable Energy Committee AB 371 would create income and franchise tax credits for certain electric motor vehicles and for motor vehicles that use gasoline and ethanol mixtures as fuel and highway specific information signs. Introduced 5/31/2007 and referred to Assembly Biofuels and Sustainable Energy Committee |
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