HB+59


 * HB 59**


 * Title**: Large Productions Go Green
 * Sponsors**: L. Voyzey (D- FL), K. Fussner (D- VA), B. Branscom (D-VA)


 * Purpose**: To increase the use of wind energy for business purposes. Companies that meet the requiremants will have to start the use of wind turbines to produce a percentage of their electricity. Government will fund the purchase of wind turbines and equipment, but thereafter the companies will need to fund all other costs.

A company/factory in the USA will have to change 7-13% of their energy used to wind energy source if: 1) Use energy at factories for business purposes. 2) Have an annual profit of over 3 million dollars. 3) Located near places suitable for wind turbines.
 * Eligibility**:

1) The bill will be in affect for 5 years. 2) Government will continue to enforce the ITC tax deduction to all companies who use renewable power. 3) The renewable energy that will be used will consist of wind energy. 4) The government will supply the purchase, shipping, and set-up of a maximum of 4 wind turbines per company. 5) Companies must pay any other cost such as managemen and up-keep of turbines. 6) For the first year, only 200 companies will be chosen and will increase after according to the success of the program. 7) Number of wind turbines depends on size of company and how many they want. 8) The new wind energy must cover 7-13% of their electricity used.
 * Terms and Benefits**:

Equipment- wind turbines= $350,000,000
 * Fiscal Impact**:

Labor- management of tubines= $10,000,000

Transportation- shipping of parts and materials= $1,000,000

Legal- lawyers= $5,000,000 (We do not see a big risk of legal interference with our bill.)

Other- insurance= $150,000

Total= $516,150,000