Jul

2

Coalition for the Green Bank Congratulates House Members for Passage of American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Filed Under ACES Bill, US Carbon Cap and Trade, US Carbon Market, US Carbon Trading |  

The Coalition for the Green Bank today congratulates Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Representative Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee, Representative Chris Van Hollen, and Representatives Edward Markey, John D Dingell and Jay Inslee on the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454), an Act that will steer America towards a clean and renewable energy future.

In particular, the Coalition congratulates Representative Van Hollen for his work as the author of the original Green Bank Act proposed in March. Represented in the American Clean Energy and Security Act as the Clean Energy Deployment Administration (CEDA), the Green Bank will serve as an essential catalyst for the Read more

Jul

1

Controlling Immigration Critical to Meeting Goals on U.S. Greenhouse Emissions, Finds New Report by FAIR

Filed Under CO2, Carbon Emissions |  

Last week the U.S. House of Representative approved a 1,500 page piece of legislation aimed at reducing America’s output of carbon emissions, which supporters suggest contributes to global climate change. If implemented, the legislation would require a 17 percent reduction (from 2005 levels) in carbon emissions by 2020 and an 83 percent reduction by 2050. Read more

Jul

1

ACCCE Statement Regarding DOE Clean Coal Technology Grants $408 Million in Recovery Act Funding for New Technologies to Advance Carbon Capture and Storage

Filed Under Carbon Capture and Storage |  

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that projects by Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Hydrogen Energy International LLC have been selected for up to $408 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The two projects selected — an existing power plant in North Dakota and a new facility in California — will incorporate advanced technologies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In response to the awarding of these grants, Steve Miller, President and CEO of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) issued the following statement:  Read more

Jun

30

EPA Grants California GHG Waiver

Filed Under Clean Air Act, Midwestern Greenhouse Gas Reduction Accord, Western Climate Initiative |  

EPA is granting California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. Using the law and science as its guide, EPA has taken this action to tackle air pollution and protect human health.

“This decision puts the law and science first. After review of the scientific findings, and another comprehensive round of public engagement, I have decided this is the appropriate course under the law,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “This waiver is consistent with the Clean Air Act as it’s been used for the last 40 years and supports the prerogatives of the 13 states and the District of Columbia who have Read more

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