State Senate sets hearing dates for Clean Energy Jobs Act

Thursday, January 14, 2010

A news release from the Wisconsin State Senate:

Madison – Sen. Jeff Plale (D-South Milwaukee) and Sen. Mark Miller (D-Monona), co-chairs of the Senate Select Committee on Clean Energy announced a public hearing schedule on SB 450, the Clean Energy Jobs Act.

“The major challenges of an economic downturn and global climate change present us with a major
opportunity,” said Sen. Miller.

“The series of public hearings we’ve set, each with a specific set of topics, will enable us to hear how the Clean Energy Jobs Act will affect Wisconsin residents, business, our economy and our environment,” said Sen. Plale. “We look forward to a productive discussion on this important piece of legislation with the public and committee members.”

Informational Briefing
Wednesday, January 20th
10:45am, 412 East, State Capitol

Public Hearing
Wednesday, January 27th
10:00am, 412 East, State Capitol
Topics: Public Service Commission; Industrial Energy Incentives

Public Hearing
Wednesday, February 10th
10:00am, 412 East, State Capitol
Topics: Vehicles; Fuels; Planning; Transportation Infrastructure; Energy Efficient Buildings and Equipment; Bioenergy

Public Hearing
Thursday, February 11th, 10:00am
411 South, State Capitol
Topics: Goals; Program Coordination and Evaluation; Public Education; State and Local Government; Cap and Trade Report

Please visit the Legislative Council website for materials related to SB 450:
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lc/publications/climate/index.htm