Regional Info Meetings Will Highlight Need For Alternative Energy, Climate Bills

Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future is sponsoring a series of information breakfasts across the state to inform residents of the need to pass House Bill 80 (Vitali-D-Delaware) and Senate Bill 92 (Erickson-R-Delaware) to increase alternative energy standards and create a carbon sequestration network in Pennsylvania.

Gov. Rendell, local legislators and representatives of other organizations will be attending the events. The meetings will be held-- January 13 in Media; January 14 in Allentown; January 15 in Wilkes-Barre; January 19 in Camp Hill; January 20 in Pittsburgh; and January 20 in Erie.

House Bill 80 was reported from the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on July 8 and has been on the House Calendar awaiting action. 97 amendments have been filed to the bill for consideration on the floor.

All meetings are open to the public, but reservations are suggested. Reserve online at the PennFuture website or by phone at 717-214-7920.