Today, Explained Can power plants go green?
May 15, 2023
Nicholas Kuznitz, a reporter at Inside Climate News who focuses on oil and gas, joins Leah Stokes, an associate professor at UC Santa Barbara specializing in climate and clean energy policy. They dive into the recent EPA regulations targeting power plants and discuss the untested technologies of hydrogen production and carbon capture. The conversation highlights the potential and challenges of clean hydrogen as a pathway to a greener future. Together, they explore innovative strategies for achieving sustainable energy in light of pressing climate commitments.
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New EPA Regulations for Power Plants
- The EPA announced new rules to drastically limit climate pollution from power plants.
- These rules target coal and gas plants, requiring them to adopt emission-reducing technologies or transition to renewables.
Power Sector's Role in Climate Change
- The power sector is a major contributor to climate change due to the burning of coal and natural gas.
- Coal's share in power generation has decreased, but it remains significant.
Options for Power Plants Under New EPA Rules
- New EPA rules set targets for cutting greenhouse gas pollution.
- Power plants can comply by shutting down, switching to renewables, or using carbon capture.