November 25, 2024

Industrial Decarbonization

DOE
DOE Roadmap Tackles Tough Industrial Carbon Emissions
The U.S. steel industry can cut its carbon emissions almost to zero by 2050 while increasing production by 12%, according to a new DOE roadmap.
Lehigh Hanson
Reducing GHG Emissions from Transport, Industry Seen as Key in Md.
The Maryland Climate Change Commission discussed efforts to expand public transportation and reduce emissions from cement manufacturing at a recent meeting.
Oregon Dept. of Energy
Oregon Looks to Accelerate GHG Reduction Goals
Oregon found it is on track to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goal for 2035 earlier than that date, so it moved the target to 2030.
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Wash. High Court Shuts Down Cap-and-trade Challenge
Washington’s Supreme Court ruled that the state’s most prominent anti-tax activist cannot put a 2021 cap-and-trade law to a statewide public ballot.
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Report: Maine Surpassed 10% by 2020 Emission Reduction Target
An analysis of the most up-to-date federal GHG emissions data through 2019 showed that Maine reduced its GHG emissions 25% below 1990 levels.
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‘Clean Molecules’ Critical to Decarbonization, Panelists Say
Hydrogen will be as important as electrification in achieving a cost-effective clean energy mix, NARUC panelists said.
JH Kelly
Independent Power Producer Sees Risk from Wash. Cap-and-trade
The non-utility owner of a Washington gas-fired power plant says the facility faces unfair treatment under the state’s pending cap-and-trade program.
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Report Examines Initial Wash. Cap-and-trade Prices
Initial prices for Washington cap-and-trade emissions allowances will depend on whether the state joins the Western Climate Initiative, according to new analysis.
EQT Corp.
EQT CEO: Shale Gas Key to National Security, Hydrogen Economy
EQT CEO Toby Rice said expansion of hydrogen-ready pipelines to move Appalachian shale gas to liquefaction plants for export is key to future energy security.
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Climate Bonds Initiative Issues Draft Steel Certification Criteria
The Climate Bonds Initiative is seeking comments on draft requirements for allowing steel-sector bonds to obtain certification under its Climate Bonds Standard.

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