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A Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) would increase the generation and sales of renewable energy in Indiana to 2% of the total electricity supply by 2009 and 10% by 2017.
More renewable energy will produce thousands of jobs, spur economic growth, improve environmental quality, reduce energy price volatility and increase national security.
Twenty other states, including Texas, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa have adopted various RES mechanisms. Five states have added renewable energy standards in the last two years alone, with New York topping the list with a target of 25% renewable energy by 2013, while several other states increased or accelerated their standards. Indiana now has a similar opportunity to bring renewable energy industry dollars and “iron in the ground” to the state.
Public opinion polls show that the vast majority of Indiana voters want more clean energy generation. Renewable energy, and the idea of an RES for Indiana, is strongly supported by distinguished leaders such as Senator Dick Lugar and Representative Pete Visclosky.
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