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Tax credits underscore need for renewable energy subsidies (access required)

by Zach Hagadone
Published: October 6,2008
Time posted: 1:00 am

Part of more than $100 billion in tax breaks squirreled away in Congress’ $700 billion financial rescue bill are two measures worth a combined $7.7 billion that are the life’s-blood of the country’s – and Idaho’s – renewable energy industry. The Production Tax Credit gives wind, geothermal, biomass and other renewable power generators a one-year, ...



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