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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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Expanding responsible biomass carbon removal could help California meet climate goals more affordably and strengthen rural economies, CATF finds
Sacramento, CA — A new study from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that responsibly scaling biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) could help California meet its carbon dioxide removal goals at a lower cost while generating additional jobs and clean energy. The report, Exploring Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Scenarios for California, models several ways…
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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…
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It’s time for a state playbook for fusion energy deployment
As fusion energy moves from the lab to the grid, state policies will be increasingly important in determining how and where the industry takes shape in the United States. In a new policy report, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) offers a menu of state policy options —adaptable to states’ energy…
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State Policy Options for Fusion Energy Deployment
Executive Summary Advancements in plasma science and enabling technologies over the past decade have reshaped fusion energy’s commercial deployment timeline from a far-off reality to a realistic prospect in the decade ahead. From scientific breakthroughs such as the achievement of energy breakeven at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, to industrial advancements…
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States hold the key to industrial innovation
Introduction: Why Industry Matters and the Role of States The United States’ industrial base is a cornerstone of its economy, employing more than 12 million workers and generating hundreds of billions in payroll. However, industry is also a leading source of pollution, responsible for nearly a quarter of the national…
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The State Industrial Policy Playbook – A Policy Guide for Low-Emission Heavy Industry
Executive Summary The industrial sector is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, employing over 12 million workers and generating $851 billion in annual payroll, but it is also responsible for approximately 12 percent of harmful air pollutants and 23 percent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While decades of deindustrialization have…
