House passes renewable energy package

We just watched it on C-SPAN: By a margin of 236-182, the House of Representatives passed an $18 billion package of incentives for the production of clean, renewable energy; credits for the purchase of hybrid cars; and energy efficient homes, buildings, and appliances.  The bill renews crucial renewable energy incentives that are in danger of expiring at the end of this year.  The bill will create tens of thousands of new clean energy jobs, stimulate the economy with billions in new investments, and bring affordable clean energy to American consumers.  The bill avoids new deficit by repealing taxpayer-funded giveaways to Big Oil.

Now it's the Senate's turn!