Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 14, 2023

Given the EPA has the responsibility and the obligation to address carbon pollution, these standards—the first to limit carbon emissions from existing coal- and gas-fired power plants—are long overdue. Those currently operating fossil fuel plants generate 25 percent of U.S. Last year, wind generated 10.2 JM: That’s right.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 20, 2023

Multiple lines of analysis make clear that regardless of how cheap wind and solar power get, without directly addressing pollution from coal and gas plants, the country’s clean energy transition will not happen fast enough. But to bring those solutions fully to bear, we also need to force a reckoning with the problem itself.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Pollution control is expensive and air pollution regulations are not strict enough. The world is trying to get away from burning fossil fuels for energy because it’s a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Sorry, but no again. So, what is the solution?

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Columbia Climate Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Congress enacted PURPA to “encourage the development of cogeneration and small power production facilities.” [3] The combination of standard rates for QFs up to two megawatts and term lengths up to 20 years will create new opportunities to develop solar energy facilities in Michigan. Jeffrey graduated from Columbia Law School in 2016.

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