United Press International: The Senate extended tax credits for renewable energy Thursday, prolonging the economic incentives the renewable industry receives. The legislation mirrors a bill introduced last week by Sens. John Ensign, R-Nev., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., who pushed the action through the Senate as an amendment to the Housing Stimulus Bill. The amendment sailed through with a 88-8 vote, and the Housing bill passed 84-12. The Production Tax Credit gives facilities 2 cents for every …