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Policy
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DOE Project cuts pull the rug out under communities and undermine American interests
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the termination of 223 energy projects that were important to advancing the United States’ energy future. Conrad Schneider, Senior Director, U.S., at Clean Air Task Force said: “This move doesn’t just pull the rug out from under American communities, businesses, and workers counting on these projects, it…
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Geothermal Supply Chain
The Opportunity Advancements from the oil and gas sector, especially in directional drilling and well design, are driving innovation in geothermal development.1 Next-generation geothermal can drive American energy abundance, support energy security, and provide 24/7 clean firm baseload power to the grid with adequate support across the value chain.2 Today’s conventional…
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Considerations for Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) Guidance
New Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions, which apply to multiple tax credits including the Investment and Production Tax Credits (45Y and 48E) and the advanced manufacturing credit (45X) among others, require clear, administrable guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury to avoid unintentionally limiting U.S. energy developers’ ability to…
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What five key trends in Enhanced Geothermal mean for the EU
A new analysis from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) compiles data from 103 historical and current EGS projects in 23 countries — creating one of the most comprehensive public records of EGS development to date.
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Unlocking Clean Energy Abundance in the West: Five Pragmatic Policy Recommendations for Western Governors
Energy demand growth in the American West is rising faster than any other region in the U.S., driven by electrification, industrial reshoring, and the rise of AI data centers. Western states have large clean energy resource potential that remains untapped due to outdated policies, but Western governors are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of energy policy modernization. CATF offers…
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Washington released a draft forest offset rule, and there’s a lot to like
The Washington Department of Ecology has released a new draft of its forest offset protocol within it’s cap-and-invest program. The draft rule includes significant updates that could have a positive impact on the quality of carbon credits and ultimately, the program’s ability to deliver real climate benefits. Many of these…
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CATF to EPA: Strong technical record and legal foundation require EPA to regulate carbon pollution from power plants under the Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON – Clean Air Task Force (CATF), along with partner organizations, submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to its proposed repeal of the carbon pollution standards for existing coal-fired and new gas-fired power plants. “EPA has the responsibility – and the legal obligation – to…
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Under the radar: Innovative state policies for a cleaner economy
U.S. states continue to take important legislative and executive actions to deploy clean technologies.
