It appears that the Udall-Platts RPS amendment is going to the floor tomorrow. Here is some coverage, Last Chance: RPS Vote Looming in House, from RenewableEnergyAccess.com, a website with excellent, up-to-date information on renewables. The National Venture Capital Association's president is quoted here as bullish on the renewable energy industry. Another arresting bit of news here is that: "Wood Mackenzie, a non-partisan energy research firm, estimates that a 15% RPS would lead to a net savings of $100 billion for U.S. consumers over the next 20 years, and that wholesale power prices would decrease by 7% to 11%, compared to a business-as-usual scenario."
Here's another article, Renewable-mandate backers upbeat about vote, from "The Hill," and a release from the American Wind Energy Association. I think it's highly significant that the National Farmers Union is onboard. See their release, "Increasing Renewable Electricity Use Positive for Rural America."
Tune in to C-Span tomorrow for the festivities.
