The composition of tomorrow’s electricity generation mix dominates many of the energy policy debates held today. Reliability and affordability must remain prominent factors in the electricity sector transition already underway, but given the challenge posted by climate change, attention must be paid to the environmental impact of electricity sources. Efforts must be undertaken at the national, state, and local levels to facilitate energy innovation and company-driven and federally-sponsored research and development activities.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations, and dedicated to promoting, protecting, and defending America’s
EPA's "War on Coal" is succeeding in driving coal-fired power plants into retirement. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports, "Nearly 16 GW of generating capacity is expected to retire in 2015, 81% of which (12.9 gigawatts) is coal-fired generation." At the same time, new electricity
It is no secret that affordable and reliable energy is the backbone of our nation's economy, enabling businesses and industry to grow and produce high-paying jobs for American workers. Much less appreciated, however, is the degree to which technological innovation is making U.S. energy resources
The Energy Institute has conducted a comprehensive analysis of state comments regarding EPA’s proposed regulations on new power plants. Our guide summarizes the 12 most common and significant concerns expressed from states, demonstrating the breadth and severity of concerns. The concerns are summarized in the first section of the report, followed by representative comments from states on each area. Also available is an Excel worksheet of notable comments filed by states and stakeholders.
A comprehensive new analysis released by the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for 21st Century Energy today demonstrates the severity and breadth of state objections to EPA’s proposed clean power plant rule.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations, and dedicated to promoting, protecting, and defending America’s
On May 9, 2014, the National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”)1 co-signed comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Proposed Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating
Chairman Nelson, Commissioner Anderson, and Commissioner Marty [and members of the Railroad Commission and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality], thank you for the opportunity to speak this afternoon, and for hosting this workshop on EPA’s proposed carbon regulations for existing power