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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2009

For More Information, Contact:
Melissa Figueroa (916) 651-4011

ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND UTILITIES CALL ON GOVERNOR TO SIGN 33% RENEWABLE ENERGY BILLS

SACRAMENTO—State Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) and supporters of his legislation, Senate Bill 14, called on the Governor today to reconsider threats of a possible veto.  Friday, the Legislature approved SB 14 and AB 64 which would require that 33% of utility companies’ energy portfolio come from renewable resources.  The bill is supported by investor-owned utilities, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, labor groups, environmentalists, ratepayer advocates and renewable developers.  For audio of today’s press conferences please visit http://www.senatorsimitian.com.

 

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