Renewable Energy Wants Extensions for Tax Credits

Renewable energy leaders held a conference call Tuesday, Feb. 8, to discuss their legislative priorities for 2010. They want the tax credits contained in the Recovery Act to be extended for at least three years to encourage private financing and investment in renewable energy projects....

Feb 10th, 2010

Renewable energy leaders want the tax credits contained in the Recovery Act to be extended for at least three years to encourage private financing and investment in renewable energy projects.

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