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Louisiana Clean Hydrogen Task Force charts a path to lead the emerging clean hydrogen economy
Today, the Louisiana Clean Hydrogen Task Force voted to adopt its report outlining practical, technically grounded policy recommendations to strengthen and expand the state’s leadership in the clean hydrogen economy.
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Beyond the Wires: Community Benefits from Transmission Projects
The United States needs to build more electric transmission lines at an unprecedented pace to connect and deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy. But for decades, developers relied on a “decide, announce, defend” approach that sidelined communities, fueled opposition and caused costly delays. A new report from Environmental Defense Fund…
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New report: Community partnerships key to expanding America’s electric grid
Community benefit frameworks help transmission projects gain support, stay on track WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 10, 2025 – Developers of electric transmission projects can reduce delays, build trust, and deliver local value by engaging communities early and tailoring benefits to local priorities, according to a new report from Environmental Defense…
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How to build transmission with communities, not around them
Additional Contributor: Adam Kurland, Attorney, Federal Energy, Environmental Defense Fund The United States needs to build more electric transmission lines at an unprecedented pace to connect and deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy. But we are not building anywhere near fast enough, and that has a lot to with how…
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Balancing climate ambition and affordability: Reflecting on California’s 2025 legislative session
Last month, Governor Gavin Newsom wrapped up bill actions for the 2025 legislative session, signing into law a suite of measures that together comprise one of California’s most comprehensive climate and energy packages in recent years. This year’s session was defined by efforts to pair climate ambition with affordability, with…
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Illinois fully lifts decades-long nuclear moratorium in an important step toward securing clean, reliable, affordable grid
SPRINGFIELD, Il. – Yesterday, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), which includes a provision that lifts the state’s remaining nuclear moratorium. “The assembly’s action to fully lift the state’s nuclear moratorium will help Illinois achieve its climate goals while supporting grid reliability and…
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CATF’s statement on Google’s investment in carbon capture in Decatur, Illinois
Today, Google announced plans to support the development of a new natural gas power plant with carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Decatur, Illinois. John Thompson, Technology and Markets Director at CATF, shared the following statement on the matter: “It’s an important milestone to see a company like Google invest in carbon capture to proactively…
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Exploring Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Scenarios for California
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) explores how California could meet its 2045 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) target using Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) systems. CATF researchers assessed seven illustrative scenarios that vary in technology pathways, social acceptance, and costs, focusing on the utilization of waste and…
