>
Energy efficiency bill would encourage vendors to bid on projects
Lawmakers are trying craft fixes to a program to help local and state governments save taxpayer money by reducing how much energy they use. But whether the changes go far enough is a matter of dispute—even among the proposal’s proponents.
The bill (S-1753) aims to overhaul the Energy Savings Improvement Program, which advocates say could save hundreds of millions of dollars for governments if impediments discouraging energy companies from participating in the effort were removed. (Johnson, NJ Spotlight)
