What: The
California State Senate is expected to vote on the Solar Water Heating and
Efficiency Act of 2007 (AB 1470-Huffman) tomorrow. The bill would create the
nation’s largest solar water heating program, providing incentives to 200,000 homes
and businesses and creating a mainstream market for solar water heating. AB
1470 passed Senate Appropriations by a vote of 9-6. If it clears the Senate
Floor by simple majority tomorrow, it will return to the Assembly for concurrence
next week where, if passed, it will head to the Governor’s desk. Supporters of
the bill report that there is no long any utility opposition to AB 1470, with
the solitary opponent, Sempra, changing their position to neutral. The bill is
broadly supported by environmental groups, low-income ratepayer groups, and
businesses such as the California Solar Energy Industry Association (CALSEIA)
and PG&E.
When: Friday, September
7, 2007
Who and Where:
State Senate, Senate Floor Vote
Contact:
Bernadette Del Chiaro, Environment California, 916-446-8062 x 103
