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EPIC: state-level renewable electricity mandates increase electricity prices up to 17% over 12 years; cost more expensive than benefit

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A new study analyzing data from the 29 states and District of Columbia with mandatory RPS policies finds that the policies come at a high cost to consumers and are inefficient in reducing carbon emissions. billion more for electricity than they would have in the absence of the policy. —Michael Greenstone.

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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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Michael Sivak also incudes information for current gasoline-powered internal combustion engines as a baseline comparison. Among their findings: A note on fuel pricing and cost per mile. In their report, Schoettle and Sivak used a national average fuel price for electricity of $0.12/kWh mp and a fuel price of $2.35

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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The increased volume, coupled with continued technology improvements, is expected to result in significant price reductions, according to the report. Of all the patents reviewed, 72% are still actively being pursued through use in continuing research, emerging technologies, or commercially available products. Earlier post.).

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