With less than two weeks remaining, time is running out on clean energy and green job legislation in this session. The good news is that there are approximately 15 of them still in play. And, one of them, SB 546 relating to energy efficiency goals has passed both houses of the legislature.

Look over the status summary below. If there is a bill you are particularly interested in, net metering perhaps, or non-wind renewables, then give your Senator or State Rep a call to tell them how you feel. Remember, in the end, a bill either passes or it doesn't. Close only counts in horseshoes.

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Texas Clean Energy and Green Job Legislation Status -
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

The following bills passed originating body:

- SB 541       Clean Energy:  non-wind rps

- HB 25        Clean Energy:  regs: restrict limits on solar  

- SB 1862      Energy Efficiency: appliance stds

- SB 1973      Energy Efficiency: savings contract monitoring

- HB 1695      Green Infrastruct: smart grid & enrgy storage

  ~~~ in past week ~~~

- HB 2783      Energy Efficiency:  Hi perform. building codes

- HB 1993      Energy Efficiency:  On-site Combin Heat & Pwr

- HB 1182      Energy Efficiency:  Wx Assist

- HB 1937      Energy Efficiency:  Tax Breaks



The following have come out of committee in 2nd body:

- HB 1243      Clean Energy: regs: net-metering

- SB 545       Clean Energy: rebates/loans

- SB 1861      Energy Efficiency:  Wx Assist

- SB 108       Green Collar T&E:  

- SB 16        Omnibus Energy/Clean Air



The following bills passed both houses:

- SB 546       Energy Efficiency: utility demand reduction

For more information you can check my website. To access click on Clean Energy & Green Jobs for Texas.