Nesbitt Confident About Energy Legislation

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Energy legislation from State Representative Aric Nesbitt could get final approval by the end of the year. Nesbitt’s plan would champion diversification, which will help reduce the blow of having nine coal fired power plants in the state scheduled for shutdown next year.

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Nesbitt says the legislation has strong bipartisan support, despite attracting over 30 amendments and some scrutiny in committee. He says the package steps away from mandates on how energy is produced, and, instead, outlines goals to lower energy waste.