HR745 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mac McCutcheonMike BallBarry MaskHoward SanderfordPhil WilliamsMike HubbardJim PattersonWayne Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Alabama Sun Shot Initiative, commended

Summary

HR745 is a House resolution that commends the Alabama Sun Shot Initiative and commits to establishing it to pursue solar parking canopies providing about 1% of Alabama's energy use from solar power.

What This Bill Does

As a resolution, it does not create new law. It formally recognizes the Alabama Sun Shot Initiative and expresses legislative support for establishing it. It says the Legislature will seek to obtain one percent of the state's energy consumption from renewable solar energy in the form of solar parking canopies in parking lots across Alabama. It also notes benefits of solar energy and parking canopies, including reduced heat in parking areas, energy resilience in disasters, job creation, and cleaner energy.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and consumers who could benefit from cleaner energy, potentially lower emissions, and job opportunities from solar projects.
• Businesses, solar developers, and local governments in Alabama who would plan, finance, and implement solar parking canopy projects and related installation ordinances.

Key Provisions

• The Legislature commits to establishing the Alabama Sun Shot Initiative and to seek to obtain one percent of the state's energy consumption from renewable solar energy in the form of solar parking canopies located in parking lots across Alabama.
• The resolution recognizes solar energy as abundant and beneficial (energy independence, emission reductions, job creation) and states that properly designed renewable energy installation ordinances can help communities access solar energy; it highlights the benefits of solar parking canopy structures (heat island reduction, cooling energy savings, vehicle protection, safer nighttime lighting) and their usefulness in disaster situations.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory