A North Carolina bill that would freeze the state’s renewable energy portfolio standard advanced through the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, May 20, though the measure was not without controversy. Though members of the committee requested a show of hands votes instead of a voice vote, Committee Chairman Sen. Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, declined the request. Rucho declared the bill had passed committee though other members contest that the voice vote of “no” was louder than the “ayes.”
For a full report on the measure, see Renewable energy freeze on fast track from WRAL.
For background information on the renewable energy portfolio standard and alternative energy legislation in North Carolina see Solar for sale: New legislation could mean cleaner, more affordable options for electricity and Alternative energy may be the key to a self-sustaining economy for N.C. both by Pat Barcas.
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