Most of the bills on ACT’s list from yesterday are back on the list today. (The Austin American Statesman reports that the House made it through 6.5 pages of a 24-page calendar). The good news: HB 1182 by Representative Turner passed to engrossment.

Representative Anchia’s trio of energy efficiency bills remain a top priority. By passing these, the House will enable Texas to adopt a set of efficiency measures that will help lower emissions by decreasing the overall demand for electricity.

Energy Efficiency:

HB 280 Anchia Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
HB 2210 Anchia Relating to efficiency standards for certain appliances; providing a civil penalty.
HB 2783 Anchia Relating to the adoption of energy efficient building standards.

Renewable Energy:

HB 1391
Strama Relating to the promotion and use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.

Clean Air:

HB 4208
Patrick, Diane Relating to idling the diesel engine of a school bus while the bus is parked at a public school or school event.

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