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House approves bill to classify natural gas and propane as ‘clean or green’ energy; lawmakers debate long-term costs and climate implications
Summary
The Indiana House passed Senate Bill 178 to add natural gas and propane to the state's definition of clean or green energy, a move supporters said could open eligibility for federal programs and opponents said risks prolonging fossil-fuel reliance. The bill passed on a roll call of 73-20.
The Indiana House on third reading voted to approve Senate Bill 178, a bill that would add natural gas and propane to the state's definition of "clean or green" energy and make those fuels potentially eligible for federal clean-energy programs. The measure passed on a roll call of 73 to 20.
Representative Miller, speaking on behalf of the bill, said the measure "provides that natural gas and propane become cataloged with others currently listed as clean or green energy as included in the state's definition of clean energy." He said the change "does not impact any energy source…
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