Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, several analyses—including a recent one by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—have concluded that the IRA, even when coupled with the bipartisan infrastructure act and other federal and state climate policies, will not be enough to meet US carbon emission reduction goals. EN: We have already seen a great deal of progress.

Carbon Emissions 299

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 22, 2022

A report commissioned by the Ontario Power Authority (now the Independent Electricity System Operator) identified 64 potential offshore wind power sites in the Great Lakes that could produce nearly 35,000 MW of electricity which is 50 per cent more than our current energy demand. This is completely doable. As the U.S.

Solar Power 121

Solar Power Wind Power Renewable Energy Electricity 121

Law Columbia

MARCH 25, 2016

As detailed in the RGGI investment plan , these funds are typically used to support energy efficiency and renewable energy programs in New York State. This is not the first time that the legislature has diverted RGGI proceeds for other purposes—it also diverted $90 million in 2009 and $41 million in 2015 to the general fund.

Nuclear Power 52

Nuclear Power Renewable Energy 2017 2009 52

Edouard Stenger

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Any energy use entails carbon emissions, some more than others. When a city like New York unveils a plan to tackle its buildings’ energy consumption, you know the story is big. The average American uses 10 percent less energy than in 2007, and the nation’s energy consumption per unit of GDP has fallen by 14 percent.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Wind Power 2007 52

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

The anti-backsliding study was due in June 2009, 18 months after EISA’s enactment. Challenge to Settlement in Utility Rate-Setting Case in New Mexico Cited Failure to Quantify Coal Plant’s Carbon Emission Risks. Attorney General of New York , No. __ (N.Y. million rate increase. In re Public Service Company of New Mexico , No.

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2017 Clean Air Act Climate Change Clean Water Act 40