Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The legislation committed nearly $400 billion to support, among other things, wind and solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles, and other clean energy technologies that will make a significant dent in US heat-trapping emissions. trillion in avoided climate change-related damages. What are the main solutions?

Carbon Emissions 294

Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 294

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 29, 2023

These fees generate more than $100 million per year to fund zero emission vehicle (ZEV) incentives, electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen fueling stations through the Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), Clean Transportation Program (CTP), and Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program (EFMP).

Nitrogen Oxides 189

Nitrogen Oxides 2007 Greenhouse Air Pollution 189

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 4, 2023

EPA , and Congress finalized the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 , requiring increasing fuel economy standards. As such, under the Clean Air Act EPA has a strong incentive to push the market to adopt advanced technologies like electric vehicles , which can eliminate tailpipe pollution entirely.

Electricity 239

Electricity Clean Air Act Carbon Dioxide 2027 239

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 14, 2023

percent of US electricity and utility-scale solar generated 3.4 In 2012, coal generated 37 percent of US electricity. Coal’s decline and the rapid growth of renewables helped cut the US electricity sector’s carbon emissions by 24 percent over the last decade. Last year, wind generated 10.2 Add hydropower’s contribution of 6.2

Fossil Fuels 205

Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Nitrogen Oxides Clean Air Act 205

Edouard Stenger

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Both the United States and the European Union electricity generations have 25-30% coal (historically much higher, hence its title of King), natural gas 35%, nuclear 20-25% and renewables make up 15% on both markets. Yet, coal account for two-thirds of the carbon emissions of electricity generation in both regions. Current situation.

Carbon Dioxide 52

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