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While many good clean-energy bills have failed, sadly, in this year's General Assembly session, I'm pleased to report that as of today, the Virginia State Senate and the Virginia House of Delegates have both UNANIMOUSLY approved SB1212 -- the Clean Energy Financing Bill patroned by Sen. Creigh Deeds on behalf of the City of Charlottesville (referenced in this earlier post). Now it just needs Gov. Kaine's signature to become law.
Remember this day, folks. Thanks to SB1212, we will likely see a multitude of Virginia localities establish public-private financing initiatives over the coming years to help property owners all over the Commonwealth to make energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to their homes and businesses. Many thanks to Sen. Deeds, to David Blount (Charlottesville's legislative liaison), and to the many other individuals and organizations who lent their support to this Bill (including the Virginia Municipal League and the Virginia Association of Counties) and helped to ensure its passage.
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