The Sightline institute has a good primer up on the challenges and promises that energy efficiency financing (like the Coalition’s proposed Energy Efficiency Financing Act now working it’s way through the state legislature) offer Washington state.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday that would create a special tax district to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation improvements. This new program is similar to the Energy Efficiency Financing Act that is currently working it’s way through the Washington State Legislature.
Energy Efficiency Financing Act – SB 6656
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Modifications to the Citizen’s Clean Energy Initiative 937 – SB 6672
Video from the public hearing on the Energy Efficiency Financing Act (HB 2853) from the House Technology Energy & Communications Committee.
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Transcript – NWEC HB 2853 Testimony 01-21-10
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From TVW – Washington State Public Affairs TV Network
A more detailed explanation of what SB 6656/HB 2853 actually does.
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