ELPC Calls On Congress For Green Light on Renewable Energy
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
On September 21, a bipartisan group of Senators introduced new stand-alone Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) legislation, requiring electric utilities to purchase a growing percentage of their supply from wind power and other resources. The minimum requirements begin at 3% in 2012 and ramp up to 15% by 2021.
The Environmental Law & Policy Center commends Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Sam Brownback (R-KS), as well as Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Byron Dorgan (D-ND) and Tom Udall (D-NM) and urges quick action to create jobs and spur our green economy.
“Americans want job creation and a cleaner, safer way to keep the lights on. The Federal Renewable Electricity Standard can make that happen,” said Howard Learner, Executive Director of the Environmental Law & Policy Center. “Wind farms create hundreds of jobs, spur rural economic development and improve our environment. Solar, biofuels and other clean energy technologies can also spur economic growth. The federal Renewable Electricity Standard is a key policy driver.
“The Midwest has the workforce, businesses and investors waiting to create a clean energy revolution. It’s time for Congress to give them the green light.”
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