Governors seek wind energy boost
A coalition representing governors of 29 states is urging the federal government to take steps to boost wind energy, such as a renewable-energy standard requiring utilities to produce at least 10 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2012.
The bipartisan Governors' Wind Energy Coalition, which includes Delaware, plans to make the recommendations today in a report to Congress and the White House.
The report comes as Senate sponsors of a climate bill prepare to unveil their legislation, perhaps as soon as this week. Other recommendations by the group include developing new infrastructure for electricity transmission to provide access to renewable energy resources; funding technology to develop wind energy in "wind-rich" coastal areas; streamlining the permitting process for wind energy projects; extending an economic stimulus grant program for wind projects, and providing a long-term extension of a wind energy production tax credit.
Labels: clean energy, Delaware, Markell, renewable energy, wind power
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