Washington (Platts)--12Sep2008

With two comprehensive energy proposals still being drafted, US Senate
Majority Leader Harry Reid on Friday said he would seek a floor vote early
next week on a measure to extend a range of renewable energy tax credits.

"We've got a lot of things to do in a limited period," the Nevada
Democrat said. He called the package, which was unveiled Thursday and would
extend wind, solar, biomass and other incentives "something that will become
law."

Reid said he still plans to bring three comprehensive energy bills to
floor -- a Democratic version, Republican a bill and bipartisan compromise
measure. He also outlined an ambitious schedule that includes a second
stimulus bill and a temporary federal funding measure. Congress is set to
adjourn for the year on September 26.

--Jean Chemnick, jean_chemnick@platts.com