Unpacking The Reasons Why Republican Senators Oppose EPA Power Plant Rule
The EPA power plant rule is under attack from a group of 39 senators who say it violates the most recent Supreme Court decision.
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2021 Brought Promise for Clean Air
This holiday season, the legacy of last year’s “Christmas gifts” from the outgoing Trump EPA is still very much alive.
28% Of U.S. Coal Power Plants Plan To Retire By 2035
Although coal-fired power plants have no mandatory retirement age, power plant owners and operators have reported to EIA that they plan to retire 28%, or 59 gigawatts (GW), of the coal-fired capacity currently operating in the United States by 2035. As of September 2021, 212 GW of utility-scale coal-fired electric-generating … [continued]
After 59 Years of Operation, New York’s Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Closes
The Indian Point Energy Center (Indian Point) permanently stopped generating electricity on April 30, 2021, when it retired its last operating nuclear reactor, Unit 3, earlier than originally planned. The Indian Point nuclear power plant began operations in 1962 and produced over 565 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in the 59 years it was … [continued]
Power Plant Securitization: Coming To A State Capitol Near You
As clean energy advocates urge retirement of fossil fuel power plants, securitization has become a billion-dollar word with huge implications for who will pay for and who will own the clean energy future.
The State Of The World’s Water — 7 Graphics
Every person on Earth should have access to reliable water supplies. Water is essential for sanitation, hygiene, and daily survival, but in some places, conflict over water is becoming more commonplace.To recognize the importance of water for everything we do, we compiled seven graphics that explain the state of the world’s vital water resources.
New Fossil Fuel Power Plants: Assets or Liabilities?
Originally published on ilsr.org. In any conversation about the transition to a renewable energy economy, solar and wind advocates will eventually come up against the term “stranded assets.” It’s a misleading term, usually deployed in defense of legacy fossil fuel power plants (and their owners). But as times change, “stranded assets” … [continued]
Energy, & How It Becomes Electric Power
Since the days when we humans learned to use fire and developed six simple machines, we have progressed a lot in our ability to harness external sources of energy. In fact, we have defined and redefined its use. But what is energy? Scientists define it as “the ability to do … [continued]
For Every New Coal Plant Being Built, Two Are Being Cancelled
Originally published on The Carbon Brief. By Sophie Yeo The global coal boom has started to slow, a new report says, as more plans for new power plants are now being shelved than completed. The number of cancelled coal projects across the world has outstripped those completed at a rate of … [continued]
Small Solar Surging: 13% Of New US Power Plant Capacity In 2014
Originally posted at ilsr.org. The growth of solar has continued at a furious pace, with a new record of 6.2 gigawatts installed in the United States in 2014. But the bigger tale may be the persistent growth of small-scale solar, on residential and non-residential rooftops (and property). These projects, a … [continued]
