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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on Tuesday released a draft of far-reaching energy and climate legislation that targets job creation, promotes renewables and energy efficiency, and places limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. The draft establishes a Renewable Portfolio Standard—i.e., Partnering with the States.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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There are four general categories of offsets: (1) biological sequestration projects; (2) renewable energy projects; (3) energy efficiency projects; and (4) non-CO 2 emissions reduction projects. (1) 2) Examples of Renewable Energy Projects. The cap would make fossil fuels more expensive and renewable energy sources more attractive.

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Zero-Carbon Drive to Sacto Anti-Carbon Rally and Back

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Dan Kalb of the Union of Concerned Scientists and Bonnie Holms-Gen of the Lung Association were there to lend their voices of protest against the auto industry's continuing legal assault on California. And due to all our efforts, the grid is getting even cleaner and more renewable. And I was there representing Plug In America.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

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In Kansas, the average customer paid $4 per month on their utility bill for transmission costs 10 years ago, but that has climbed to $20 per month today, and is likely to go higher as billions are spent on new transmission lines to support renewable energy. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The high-voltage system is designed to cope with accidents beyond the legal requirements, with the high-voltage battery including features that ensure its safe reaction even in situations such as this. The company supplies electricity entirely from renewable sources, with a very high proportion coming from wind power.

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Study: California will hit climate targets >100 years too late at current pace of reductions; transportation, wildfires & landfills

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California has made tremendous gains cutting pollution without detrimental economic impacts. This year’s Index finds that 2017 marked the first time that a greater portion of California’s power mix came from renewable sources such as wind and solar than it did from fossil fuels.

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Electric Tractors and Their Potential in Indian Fields

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Thus, in order to ensure future fuel security, we must use renewable energy sources for power generation in order to protect our environment and secure the country financially. However, switching totally to renewable energy sources is not easy as someone thinks.

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