14 Renewable Energy Bills Passed Already in 2013

Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) reports that the organization and its partners have participated in the passage of 14 bills to advance renewable energy at the U.S. state level in 2013.

AEE also notes that no renewable portfolio standard (RPS) policies were rolled back during the most recent legislative sessions. The legislatures in most U.S. states have ended for summer recess, with the exception of legislatures that meet year-round.

US House passes Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act and Hydrographic Services Improvement Act amendment

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed by voice vote H.R. 441and H.R. 295 which were both introduced by Alaskan Congressman Don Young. H.R. 441, the Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act of 2011 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits for hydroelectricity projects in the Kantishna Hills area located within the Denali National Park. Additionally, this legislation would facilitate a small land exchange between the National Park Service and Doyon, Limited which owns and operates one of the facilities that can take advantage of a proposed hydroelectricity project.