Senator Tony Strickland: Renewable Energy Legislation Clears First Hurdle
Senate Bill 463, authored by State Senator Tony Strickland’s (R-Thousand Oaks) which would create a tax credit for the purchase and installation of renewable energy resources, passed the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee. In addition, Senate Bill 542, Solar Energy & Energy Efficiency Programs, which Senator Strickland has joint-authored with Democratic Senator Pat Wiggins (D-Santa Rosa) passed the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee as well.
“I’m working with Democrats and Republicans to change California to a renewable energy economy to create jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, improve the environment, and lower energy prices. By focusing on legislation that promotes renewable, clean energy, we promote local businesses. When businesses grow, jobs multiply,†said Senator Tony Strickland.
Senate Bill 463, Renewable Energy Projects, would entitle a person to a one-time tax credit not to exceed $3,000, or equal to 30 percent of all costs for the purchase and installation of a renewable energy resource project.
Senate Bill 542 would add apartments, duplexes, and commercial rental properties into the California Solar Initiative and other energy efficiency programs to encourage the use of renewable energy.
“California is squeezed between an economic crisis and an energy crisis that requires us to fundamentally rethink how we do business. We need to offer tax credits and incentives for individuals and businesses that transition to renewable, clean energy. Senate Bills 463 and 542 will take us into the 21st century, and will help California become more energy-efficient,†said Senator Strickland.
Senate Bill 463 will now go to the revenue and taxation committee. Senate Bill 542 will go on to appropriations committee.
Strickland was oftern criticised during last November’s campaign as a hypocrite on renewable energy and other environmental issues. The Democrat LEFT has portrayed him as “FAKE GREEN” politician.
Today’s vote in the California Legislature will probably not mollify his critics and the bills have a way to go before they become law but to his voter constituency it is a start on delivering what he promised during the campaign.
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6 Comments
Harrison
My problem with tax credits like this, and for things such as the Toyota Prius, is that people should pay for those things on their own. If they want to lower their heating bill by better insulating their homes then let them invest the money themselves. They will be the ones to see savings on their bills and a rise in the value of their home, not the taxpayer.
Eric
As far as my opinion is concerned, I really appreciate it as I am a big fan of renewable energy. So I don’t mind it at all.
Marek
There are no critical point in using green and renewable energy today. Still we depend to much on oil.
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Solar Lights
$3,000 incentive and lower energy bill is a very smart way of introducing alternative energy investment. Even without the $3,000 incentive, the owners of solar electricity homes still save.
Solar lights
There is no doubt that renewable energy is the best way to go. It has all the positives: the creation of more jobs, a viable competition for the mighty oil companies to lower their prices, an affordable renewable energy and almost no maintenance needed. This is a winner here. Do what ever you can to promote what is already a reality.