Cutting Renewable Energy

House Bill:2940

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HB 2940 significantly cuts the amount of new renewable energy required under Oregon's Renewable Energy Standard by counting old biomass facilities as new resources.

Senate

Vote date
Yes 25 - No 3

House of Representatives

Vote date June 29, 2009
Yes 54 - No 6
Governor Vetoed the bill
No is the pro-environment vote

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