"While hydropower dams that exist today emit relatively few carbon emissions when operating, dam building in the 20th century disrupted ecosystems, flooded tribal lands and altered natural landscapes. Obtaining a new, long-term hydropower license, which lasts 30 to 50 years, from FERC is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modify how projects operate."
While there is more work to be done, 2023 has delivered notable climate wins to lower emissions while keeping costs affordable and energy reliable.
Jeff Kupfer writes in UtilityDive about the need to address methane emissions. “There is no doubt that methane emissions present a serious environmental threat. And given the significant role of natural gas in electricity generation for decades to come, it is reasonable for EPA to promulgate new regulations. With a bit more tailoring, there can...
As the U.S. looks to meet future electricity demand while keeping costs low for consumers, state legislatures should consider ways to incorporate more competition into respective energy markets.
"But I also believe we will always need some controllable fossil fuel-fired power plants in the mix, even if they run less often than they do today. It is great that our power is cleaner and cheaper than ever, but reliability must come first: You can’t see whether your power is green or not if you’re sitting in the dark."
The ACRES Act is a welcome step to provide accountability and oversight on the fire reduction efforts of the federal government.
"Challenges remain, of course, but the significant reduction in global inequality can't be ignored. These improvements are not just statistics; each testifies to real stories of human betterment and potential and underscores the immense possibilities that arise when individuals are empowered by freedom, barriers are minimized, and nations collaborate. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, this story of triumph should serve as both a beacon and a guide."
Policymakers should enact meaningful and durable solutions to empower companies to capitalize on our domestic resource abundance.
As the climate discussion continues to be incorporated into the public policy debate, conservative leaders like Rep. Blake Moore are offering durable, bipartisan solutions that can reduce emissions and advance economic freedom.
Alaska is demonstrating to the rest of the U.S. that microreactors can provide safe, cheap, and reliable energy in rural areas.
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