Michigan economic leaders cleared their first alternative energy hurdle last week when the House approved a package of bills establishing a renewable energy portfolio standard, touted as the key factor in attracting clean energy manufacturing, investment, and jobs.
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It might not have been a rolling blackout, but it certainly caught everyone's attention Thursday when the lights went out on a gaggle of lobbyists outside of the Michigan House chambers at the same time lawmakers were in the middle of voting on a package of bills dealing with renewable energy.
While power in the lobby was restored within minutes, the intensity of lobbying efforts throughout the day did not cease on legislation that creates a renewable portfolio standard for Michigan, requires compliance with energy efficiency programs and limits how many customers can go to alternative suppliers for their electricity needs.
After working on the legislation for over a year, the House sent the Senate HB 5524 (78-30), HB 5525 (81-18), HB 5548 (86-21) and HB 5549 (84-21).
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