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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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US Court of Appeals dismisses National Chicken Council challenge to EPA’s rulemaking on GHG reduction compliance for certain ethanol plants

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The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected a petition (Case Nº 10-1107) by the National Chicken Council, National Meat Association, and National Turkey Federation challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rulemaking on the RFS2. will lead to an increase in the price of corn. requirement.”

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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. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. Several other automakers say they will not be far behind.

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