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Committee advances updated alternative energy standard after tight votes; wind path‑study amendment fails
Summary
The House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee voted to report House Bill 501, which updates Pennsylvania’s alternative energy portfolio standard to target 35% renewable generation by 2035. An amendment to let public safety answering points require a path study for wind projects failed on a roll call.
The House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee voted to report House Bill 501, which would update Pennsylvania’s alternative energy portfolio standard (AEPS) and set a target of 35% renewable generation by 2035. The bill, as described to the committee, also establishes Pennsylvania reliability energy sustainability standards.
Representative Pew offered an amendment (00794) to allow public safety answering points (PSAPs) to require a path study for wind projects. Pew, identifying himself as having 34 years in public safety communications, said the “backbone” of PSAP infrastructure relies on line of sight and that newly sited wind turbines and turbine blades can interfere with…
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