The House has scheduled three energy related bills for consideration when the legislature returns to Harrisburg next month. House Bill 1699, sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester), provides for the regulation of air emissions from backup generators; House Bill 2104, sponsored by Rep. Robert Godshall (R-Montgomery), further provides for consumer protections in variable rate electric supplier contracts; and House Resolution 249, sponsored by Rep. RoseMarie Swanger (R-Lebanon), supports increased development and delivery of oil from North American oil reserves.
The Senate will consider House Bill 1672, sponsored by Rep. Ron Miller (R-York), which provides for the testing of new energy efficient technologies.