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EPA’s Truck Pollution Standard Means Clean Trucks, Clean Air, Clean Lungs
The EPA announced a final rule on “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles,” which is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions up to 60 percent in 2032.
Efficiency, Clean Energy Are Options For Meeting Demand Growth Before Gas Generation: Energy Innovation
New research by EI urges regulators to consider two alternate approaches for meeting increasing demand: prioritizing energy efficiency to slow the growth and elevating resource and market solutions.
The Tiniest Nuclear Reactors Are Untried, Untested, And Gaining Legions Of Fans
EI’s Eric Gimon weighs in on microreactors and discusses the potential of nuclear reactors to diversify energy portfolios.
Utilities Can Meet Short-Term Load Growth Without New Gas Power
New research indicates that constructing new gas power plants may not be the most effective short-term solution for addressing load growth. Instead, the report suggests alternative options such as demand response programs and grid-enhancing technologies.
Biden’s Climate Playbook: Propose Strong Rules, Then Soften Them
EI’s Mike O’Boyle calls regulations on coal facilities and new gas plants significant, adding that they would act as a guardrail on utilities.
Utilities Should Rethink ‘Panicked Rush’ To Build Gas Plants – Study
EI research finds that public utility commissioners should avoid building new natural gas plants, and suggests that they focus their attention on expanding transmission.
Small Nuclear Reactors May Be Coming To Texas, Boosted By Interest From Gov. Abbott
EI’s Dan O’Brien discusses the challenges associated with the cost of modular small nuclear reactors, and notes that the prices will not plummet the same way wind and solar did.
The Manufacturing Boom Set Off By Clean Energy Tax Credits
EI’s Jack Conness explains how the IRA doesn’t pick winners on a partisan basis and that the $118 billion in private-sector investments is available for clean energy and manufacturing projects.
Biden’s Softer Climate Regulation Shows Bit U.S. Bet On Subsidies To Decarbonize
EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains that in order for the U.S. to hit their clean energy goals, there must be an extraordinary and coordinated effort.
Cascade Of Climate Rules Starts Today With Clean Cars
EI’s Sara Baldwin explains how the EV mandate will cut greenhouse gases and improve air quality while U.S. manufacturers can keep pace with foreign competitors.