Illinois House Passes Renewable Portfolio Standard with Wide Margin (25 x 25)

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http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=48390

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) yesterday 103-12, requiring the state to buy 2% of its power from renewable energy sources by 2008, 10% by 2015, and setting a goal of 25% by 2025.

The overwhelming support for the RPS in the Illinois legislature is indicative of the growing interest in renewable energy around the country.

If the bill passes the Senate, the RPS would put Illinois in a position to take advantage of the state's wind resources, which are some of the best in the country.

"Developing wind power, a 'no-CO2' energy source, can help to solve our global warming problems," said Howard A. Learner, Executive Director of the Environmental Law & Policy Center. "Renewable energy is a win-win-win -- it's good for farmers, good for rural economic development and good for the environment."

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