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Expanding the Solution Set: How CHP Can Support 111(d) Compliance

Stacey Davis

May 28, 2014

Expanding the Solution Set: How CHP Can Support 111(d) Compliance

Combined heat and power (CHP) is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy using the same fuel. Replacing conventional...

EPA Launches New Tool to Calculate Emissions Reductions from Clean Energy

Tom Simchak

Mar 20, 2014

EPA Launches New Tool to Calculate Emissions Reductions from Clean Energy

EPA released its new ‘AVERT’ tool in February in recognition of the need for a more robust means of crediting energy efficiency and...

Advancing Smart Greenhouse Gas Standards for Existing Power Plants under the Clean Air Act

Stacey Davis

Sep 2, 2013

Advancing Smart Greenhouse Gas Standards for Existing Power Plants under the Clean Air Act

Through smart regulatory design at both the federal and state levels, Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act can be used to achieve...

The President’s Climate Action Plan: Right on the Money

Ned Helme

Jun 30, 2013

The President’s Climate Action Plan: Right on the Money

Last week President Obama announced a far-reaching Climate Action Plan that will support achievement of the U.S. commitment to reduce...

Calling on President Obama to Fulfill his Promise to Lead on Climate Change

Stacey Davis

Nov 9, 2012

Calling on President Obama to Fulfill his Promise to Lead on Climate Change

With Hurricane Sandy fresh in our minds, this is an ideal time for President Obama to work once again to fulfill his promise to lessen...

Making the Case for Industrial Combined Heat and Power

Tom Simchak

Oct 16, 2012

Making the Case for Industrial Combined Heat and Power

US industry used more than 30 quadrillion BTU of energy in 2011 – more than 30 percent of domestic energy consumption – yet roughly...