Carbon Rules Proposed for Existing Power Plants Existing fossil fuel–fired U.S. power plants must comply with state-specific goals to lower carbon pollution by 2030 under rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today. The so-called "Clean Power Plan," which applies to existing power plants, seeks to… Read More
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EPA’s Carbon Pollution Guidelines Incite Heated Reaction The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its “Clean Power Plan” proposal today, which spurred a wide range of responses. Environmental groups applauded the guidelines while fossil fuel proponents decried the end of affordable energy. Power plants are the largest source… Read More
U.S. Sets New Anti-Subsidy Tariffs on Chinese Solar Product Makers The Department of Commerce preliminarily ruled that China is subsidizing certain crystalline silicone photovoltaic (PV) products at a rate of 18.56% to 35.21%, marking another win for SolarWorld. Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in a new countervailing duty (CVD)… Read More
Witnesses: DOE's Loan Programs Need Better Monitoring The Department of Energy's (DOE's) loan programs have made more than $30 billion in loans and loan guarantees, but it has not fully developed or consistently stuck to loan monitoring policies, an official from the Government Accountability Office testified before… Read More
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Museum Exhibit Offers Energy Education for Future Engineers A new power grid exhibit opens June 7 at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, N.C. Kid Grid—sponsored by ABB—will introduce children to electricity and power grid technology through hands-on play. Utilities have a vested interest in maintaining an educated… Read More
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