Saturday, August 2, 2014

Slow Saturday Special: Cloud Over State House

Related: Sweeping Clean the State House

"Legislature deals setback to Patrick on energy bills; But move to expand solar power incentives passes on final day" by Jay Fitzgerald | Globe Correspondent   August 02, 2014

Governor Deval Patrick and renewable-energy advocates suffered setbacks early Friday when high-profile solar and hydropower bills failed to pass before the Legislature adjourned for the year.

The state’s solar industry eked out a partial victory when lawmakers approved an increase the number of large-scale solar projects that can qualify for a popular financial incentive program designed to boost solar generation in Massachusetts....

Related: Solar Stimuloot Went to Goldman Sachs 

And it guaranteed profits as long as the sun $hines.

Also see: Wealthy Responsible For Global Warming 

But you must pay for it, citizen!

Expanding solar power in the state was a top priority of Patrick before he leaves office in January, but Mark Sylvia, Patrick’s undersecretary of energy, downplayed the legislative setback....

The guy is leaving a legacy of failure.

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And I'll bet you thought it was the probation scandal.

Also seeEnergy bill’s failure sets back state’s fight on climate change

Oh, what a wonderful day!