Lower CO2 Emissions Could Save the US Billions CLIMATE CHANGE IS about money. The expenses associated with adapting to, saving people from, and mitigating the effects of climate change drove much of the discussion during last year’s big Paris negotiations. And those costs are arguably at the root of climate denial—or at least provide excuse … Continue reading Lower CO2 Emissions Could Save the US Billions
Tax Credit Extensions Impact Renewables Deployment & Electricity CO2 Emissions The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today released new analysis exploring the potential impact of recently extended federal tax credits on the deployment of renewable generation technologies and related U.S. electric sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. NREL-logoThe report, Impacts of Federal Tax Credit … Continue reading Tax Credit Extensions Impact Renewables Deployment & Electricity CO2 Emissions
ISO-NE: Emissions rose after Vermont Yankee nuclear facility closed Nuclear plants are struggling in some areas, pressured by low natural gas prices and cheap power. But as some states consider how to handle the issue, New England’s grid operator offers an early glimpse in what could happen when nuclear generation goes offline. “Power plant emissions … Continue reading ISO-NE: Emissions rose after #Vermont_Yankee nuclear facility closed
US may toughen oil, gas rules after CO2 rule delay Washington, 11 February (Argus) — The US Supreme Court’s decision this week to delay implementation of the Clean Power Plan could add pressure on President Barack Obama to finish tough new rules affecting the oil and gas sector. Finalizing stringent oil and gas rules could … Continue reading US may toughen oil, gas rules after CO2 rule delay
Utilities shrug off court decision, say carbon-cutting plans are on track In a town famous for news leaks, the Supreme Court managed to deliver a genuine surprise when it moved this week to freeze the Obama administration’s signature regulation on climate change, raising doubts about U.S. promises to cut pollution blamed for Earth’s warming. But … Continue reading Utilities shrug off court decision, say carbon-cutting plans are on track
Is High-Voltage DC the Best Way to Modernize the Grid and Reduce Emissions? Recently released study finds a mix of renewables and new transmission can do the job. Wind and solar power coursing across a national system of high-voltage direct current transmission lines could significantly cut power sector carbon dioxide emissions without increasing the cost … Continue reading Is High-Voltage DC the Best Way to Modernize the Grid and Reduce Emissions?
Carbon Capture Is Expensive Because Physics Carbon capture and sequestration is expensive because it has three components, each with its own expensive challenges: capture, distribution, and sequestration. The mass of CO2 produced is 2-3 times the mass of coal or methane* burned and is more challenging per unit to ship than coal, so the cost … Continue reading Carbon Capture Is Expensive Because Physics
Cap-And-Trade Program Touted By EPA Is NOT Driving Down Emissions A New England cap-and-trade system supported by the Environmental Protection Agency is not the driver behind falling carbon dioxide emission levels in those states, according to an analysis by the Institute for Energy Research published Tuesday. Nine New England states are voluntarily participating in the … Continue reading #Cap-And-Trade Program Touted By EPA Is NOT Driving Down Emissions
U.S. reports mixed bag for CO2 emissions A federal report from the U.S. government found a diverse energy landscape meant emissions tied to energy use were down in neary every state since 2005. “The United States has a diverse energy landscape that is reflected in differences in state-level emissions profiles,” a briefing from the U.S. … Continue reading U.S. reports mixed bag for CO2 emissions
Calpine will support new CO2 rules Texas is challenging in court Splitting from many of its rivals in the power generation business, Houston-based Calpine Corp. will file court papers Thursday in support of the Obama administration’s new rules on power plant emissions, which Texas and other states have challenged in federal court. Calpine stands to … Continue reading #Calpine will support new CO2 rules #Texas is challenging in court
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