Legal Planet
MARCH 14, 2024
In 2021, however, when asked about Biden’s plan to eliminate electricity-related emissions by 2035, Cornyn said, ““It’s pure fantasy. But, he says, “we’re not yet at the point innovation-wise where we can rely mostly on intermittent, renewable sources to power electric grids.” John Thune (SD).
Legal Planet
APRIL 3, 2023
Standards for existing stationary carbon sources (focused on power plants to date). Vehicle biofuels requirements. Nuclear power regulation D. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules bearing on electricity transmission E. Electric vehicle and biofuel policies E. State climate and energy policy A.
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Enviromental Defense
MAY 18, 2021
But what you probably haven’t heard is that our grid is getting dirtier again, with fossil fuels increasing in our electricity supply from burning natural gas. That means carbon emissions from electricity in Ontario will be rising back up again after years of decline. Ontario Energy Output by Fuel Type: 2020 . Source: IESO [link].
Law Columbia
MARCH 8, 2023
The IRA extends and expands several tax credits and incentives, including those for renewable energy investments and production, clean vehicles, carbon capture and sequestration, biofuels, and commercial and residential energy efficiency.
Environmental Progress
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
US electricity sector emissions decreased 34 percent from 2005 to 2019, including an astonishing 10 percent in 2019, which is the largest year-on-year decline in history. By contrast, the Obama administration’s proposed carbon regulation of the power sector, the “Clean Power Plan,” proposed emissions reductions of 32 percent — by 2030.
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Environmental groups mostly praised the rapid phasedown of fossil fuels, but also criticized the report for being too conservative in assuming only 90 per cent renewable electricity generation, and for the scenario’s substantial reliance on growth in nuclear power, carbon capture, and biofuels.
Environmental Progress
JULY 29, 2020
The High Cost of Renewables House Democrats propose spending hundreds of billions of public and ratepayer money on renewable energy, new transmission lines, energy efficiency, mass transit, electric vehicles, carbon capture and storage, and advanced nuclear energy. Renewables have the same impact everywhere in the world.
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