[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 75 (Tuesday, June 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    INTRODUCTION OF THE ``SOLAR UTILIZATION NOW (SUN) ACT OF 2006''

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                          HON. LAMAR S. SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2006

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I have introduced the ``Solar 
Utilization Now (SUN) Demonstration Act of 2006.''
  The ``SUN Act'' encourages state governments and private industry to 
team up to apply for federal grants. This will enable them to buy solar 
energy panels at nearly half the cost.
  This bill is good for our energy security, national security and 
environmental security.
  The answer to much of our energy needs comes up every morning. Solar 
power is clean, plentiful and has zero emissions and zero waste.
  All states are eligible to participate and are required to contribute 
at least 10 percent of the funding. The federal government matches the 
grant at a maximum of 40 percent. The rest of the money comes from 
utilities or private industry.
  Congress has a responsibility to help promote this new technology and 
I am pleased that this bill already has significant bipartisan support.




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