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House approves energy transmission authority bill intended to spur renewable development
Summary
The House passed third substitute SB 76 to create a state transmission authority empowered to issue bonds to build electric transmission lines, aiming to connect renewable resources to the grid. Sponsors said bonds would be repaid through sale of power; supporters cited rural economic development and utility backing. The measure passed 68–2 and will return to the Senate.
Lawmakers on the Utah House floor approved legislation to create a state transmission authority designed to help bring renewable energy projects onto the grid, passing third substitute Senate Bill 76 by voice and recorded roll call (68 yes, 2 no) on March 12, 2009.
Representative Barris, the House sponsor, said the bill's purpose is "to create an electric transmission infrastructure for renewable…
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