The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee reported out three of the four bills in the Governor’s Energy Independence Initiative without amendment. The bills include:

· PA Energy Development Authority: House Bill 1200 (DePasquale-D-York) making changes to the responsibilities of the PA Energy Development Authority consistent with the Governor’s Energy Independence Initiative.

· Renewable Transportation Fuels: House Bill 1202 (Gerber-D-Montgomery) requiring transportation fuels to have renewable content.

· Alternative Energy Standards: House Bill 1203 (Hornaman-D-Erie) amending the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act in line with Gov. Rendell’s Energy Independence Proposal.

The House Consumer Affairs Committee has scheduled a meeting to consider House Bill 1201 (George-D-Clearfield) making changes to Title 66 (Utility Code) consistent with Gov. Rendell’s Energy Independence Proposal on June 19.

Rep. Bud George (D-Clearfield) serves as Chair of the House Environmental Resources and Energy and Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) is the Minority Chair.

NewsClip: Rendell’s Energy Plan Progressing in House, But Not Senate

6/15/2007