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How the Tides have Shifted for Virginia Energy Policy in 2020

Vermont Law

Also, under energy efficiency, utilities must achieve energy savings that increase to 2% a year by 2027. to reduce statewide electric carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030. [1]. Total electric energy is defined by the Va Code to mean total electric energy minus electricity produced by nuclear power.

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Analysis: Is hydrogen the new oil?

A Greener Life

Japan, a long-time supporter of nuclear power, now has serious hydrogen ambitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be powered by hydrogen. The Tokyo Olympics will be powered by a fuel with ambition – hydrogen. There is talk that a global “hydrogen economy” can emerge to save the climate from carbon emissions.