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States reset the carbon trading parameters to reflect the reality of reduced emissions from power plants

  • Published Yesterday
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (the northeast's cap-and-trade program) successfully reduced overall emissions by 6% across 10 states.  The RGGI will undergo a comprehensive review this year, and states have already reduced the number of allowances that can be bought by a power plant to offset emssions to reflect the new reality of reduced emissions from plants due to a switch to natural gas from coal, and decreased demand. Advocates promote expanding the program to cover industrial and commercial greenhouse gas emissions.

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Solar and Wind tax breaks help current and future economy

  • Published Yesterday
It is imperative that Congress look to the future and continue providing tax incentives for alternative energy by extending the production tax credit, which gives tax breaks for wind and solar farms put into production.  This will save tens of thousands of jobs in the nearterm, and keep the US on the road to clean energy self-dependency.  » Read More

Companies cashing in on the gold rush of solar subsidies

  • Published 11/12/2011
The debate continues regarding whether subsidies for large-scale solar projects are too large and benefit private companies at the expense of taxpayers and electricity customers. Our take: NO. "These programs just level the playing field for what oil and gas and nuclear industries have enjoyed for the last 50 years," said Rhone Resch, president of Solar Energy Industries Association. "Do you have to provide more policy support and funding initially? Absolutely, but the result is more energy security, clean energy and domestic jobs." » Read More

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