August 4th, 2007
House: we have an energy bill
The U.S. House has now passed its version of a new energy bill. It does not match one passed earlier this year by the Senate. And neither bill matches what President BUsh indicates he would sign into law.
The House bill does require utilities to use more renewable energy sources in producing electricity. It calls for 15% of electric generation to come from renewable sources such as wind, solar or hydroelectric. The House bill calls for more stringent energy efficiency standards on new buildings, appliances and lighting. It does NOT raise mileage standards on cars. That is a conflict with the Senate bill.
A newsman since 1969, Harry Fuller has worked for CBS, ABC, CNBC Europe, CNET and was founding news director at TechTV. See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations.
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