Clearing the air on clean energy bill | Opinion Columns

Have you noticed all the giant windmills dotting the landscapes throughout rural areas of Washington? Does it feel like these, and other clean energy facilities, are starting to encroach on your land and disrupt your viewsheds? You are not alone. That’s why I introduced House Bill 1871 this legislative session.This bill received a public hearing and a lot of attention and interest from the public and media. It did not make it out of committee, but much of the legislation was later added as an amendment to House Bill 1812, which has been passed out of the House. On the topic of media coverage, there has been a lot said about this legislation. Some of it has been accurate, while some of it has completely missed the mark. So, I want to clear the air about…

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