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U.S. States
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Next-Generation Geothermal at Scale: A State Action Framework
Recent innovations are unlocking geothermal energy in regions where it was once thought impossible. Next-generation geothermal has the potential to generate vast amounts of clean firm energy across the western U.S., which can support grid resilience, help meet projected growth in energy demand, and enable affordable decarbonization. Attracted by this…
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New CATF report maps the policy path to unlocking next-generation geothermal across the Western United States
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) identifies targeted, actionable policies that western state governments can pursue to attract private investment, reduce project risk, and deploy next-generation geothermal energy as a clean firm power resource capable of meeting the region’s growing electricity needs.
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California’s cement sector has a net-zero mandate. This is what it will take to meet it.
Cement production presents unique decarbonization challenges due to process emissions and high-temperature heat requirements.
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New CATF analyses outlines what it will take to meet California’s net-zero cement mandate
Two new reports from CATF find that California has multiple potential pathways to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions from cement production.
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Assessment of Decarbonization Pathways for California’s Cement Sector
Introduction California’s economy and climate goals put the state at the forefront of deep decarbonization efforts, having committed to achieving carbon neutrality no later than 2045 and reducing statewide anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions at least 85% below 1990 levels by that date, as codified in AB-1279 (The California Climate Crisis…
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Cementing California’s Future
Executive Summary As California implements its diverse portfolio of comprehensive climate policies and goals, the industrial sector remains one of the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters in the state, including the cement subsector. Cement is a foundational element to California’s infrastructure and economic advancement, with steady forecasted demand. However, cement…
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Clean Air Task Force Comments on New Mexico Environment Department’s Tier 1 Carbon Intensity Calculators for the Clean Transportation Fuel Program
Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the Tier 1 calculators is important for both the environmental and economic outcomes of New Mexico’s Clean Transportation Fuel Program.
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New Jersey takes key step toward affordable, reliable, clean power with Power NJ Act
The Power NJ Act addresses key barriers so nuclear energy can contribute to a broader electricity portfolio.
