In Pennsylvania, the Republican-controlled State Senate passed a $650 million energy package, more than $200 million short of Gov. Rendel’s proposed energy plan.
The bill provides $380 million in incentives for research and manufacturing in biofuels and other renewable energies such as wind and solar. $170 million was earmarked for consumer rebates on purchase of energy-saving items such as energy efficient appliances, hybrid cars or solar panels. $100 million would go to emergency aid for poor families for assistance with rising utility bills.
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