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 <\/span>Senate Fails to Pass Energy Tax Credit Extensions<\/a><\/div>\n


The Senate failed to pass an amendment that would have extended a set of expiring tax credits for wind energy, biofuels, energy efficient homes and other tax breaks.<\/span>

The wind energy production tax credit and the other tax breaks are set to expire at the end of the year. The amendment, introduced by Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., needed 60 votes to pass in the Senate, but failed by a vote of 49-49 on Tuesday. However, a new bill was introduced Thursday in an attempt to extend the tax credit again.<\/span>

\u201cI\u2019m disappointed that the wind energy PTC extension did not move forward today,\u201d Bennet said in a statement Tuesday. \u201cI have visited with Colorado companies and met with Colorado workers who stand to suffer a huge economic blow if Congress can\u2019t get its act together and extend this critical tax credit. With thousands of high-quality jobs at stake across our state and the entire country, we need to provide certainty for this industry, so we do not derail its current growth. Standing on its own, this tax credit has bipartisan support, and Colorado companies are counting on us to get it across the finish line. I will continue the fight and look for the next opportunity to extend the wind energy tax credit. We cannot afford to delay. Congress needs to act now before more Americans lose their jobs.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span> <\/p>\n

 Adam Putnam’s Renewable-Energy Bill Passes In Florida<\/span><\/a>

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam on Friday morning cheered the House’s passage of the energy bill he has been pushing throughout the 2012 session. With the House passing the measure 116-2, it is now on its way to Gov. Rick Scott. Two Republicans voted against the measure, Eric Eisnaugle of Orlando and Marlene O’Toole of The Villages. <\/span><\/i><\/span> <\/i>

\u201cThe Florida House of Representatives cast its final vote today in support of advancing Florida\u2019s energy future,\u201d Putnam said. \u201cFlorida\u2019s energy bill, which will increase diversity in the state\u2019s energy portfolio, expand energy production and create much-needed jobs for Floridians, is now headed to the governor\u2019s desk for signature.<\/span>

\u201cWith overwhelming support in both chambers, the Legislature is sending a clear message that Florida is focused on its future. We\u2019re putting Florida\u2019s energy policy back on the right track, positioning Florida to secure a stable, reliable and diverse supply of energy,\u201d Putnam added before thanking Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, and Rep. Seth McKeel, R-Lakeland.<\/span><\/i><\/span>

<\/i>New Proposal Would Limit AZ Renewable Energy Rules<\/span><\/a><\/span> <\/a>

PHOENIX (AP) \u2014 A bill that would give the Legislature a say over energy rules adopted by the Arizona Corporation Commission is being scaled back. <\/span><\/i><\/span> <\/i>

An amendment proposed for consideration by a Senate committee Wednesday would rewrite the bill approved by the House. <\/span>

The new version would bar the commission from requiring a utility to meet a renewable energy standard greater than those now in effect. <\/span>

Glendale Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko recently won House approval of her original bill only after promising fellow representatives to scale it back.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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