Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Environmentalists say proposed state rules are too lenient, industry says they're too costly. But they might bring new technology and jobs to the state.
The Senate bill is similar to the $500 million proposal from House last month. The Senate bill recognizes nuclear energy as carbon free and adds it to the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard.
The bill calls nuclear energy 'zero emission' and creates new requirements for how utilities purchase power. The bill is opposed by the gas industry and consumer and environmental groups.
