Perry signs renewable energy bill

The Associated Press

AUSTIN — An energy bill has been signed into law today by Gov. Rick Perry.

The measure deals with sources such as wind, biomass and solar power -- and cutting pollution.

Backers say the law is meant to boost the amount of energy produced by renewable sources in Texas.

The plan requires that about five percent of the state's energy come from renewable sources by 2015.

The goal is ten percent by 2025.

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