State Legislation Update from Clean Air Carolina Newsletter

Studies Act of 2009 (H945) There were several important issues which did not get considered but are part of this Studies Act. Special thanks to Representative Ruth Samuelson of Charlotte who included for study by the Environmental Review Commission legislation that would reduce diesel emissions on state and federal construction projects. The Joint Legislative Utility Review Committee may study Feed In Rates (H1440) which would accelerate the expansion of solar energy in NC. Appalachian Mountains Preservation Act (H340) would have prohibited public utilities in NC from purchasing coal extracted from mountaintop removal but has been turned into a study bill.