Finally! Renewable Energy Tax Incentives Receive Overwhelming Approval in Senate

09.24.2008 | 11:09:05 am | Posted by TreeHugger

photo: Mike RosalesRenewable energy developers across the United States can sleep a little easy tonight. After nine (count em, nine) tries, the Senate has passed an extension of the renewable energy tax credit package which sat bobbing in the doldrums for what has seemed like ages. The 93-2 vote was made Tuesday and the House could vote on the legislation later today, where it is expected to pass. President Bush is expected to also approve the package.Though not ... ...

 
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