A cap-and-trade program is designed to reduce emissions of a pollutant by placing a limit (or cap) on the total amount of emissions. The cap is implemented through a system of allowances that can be traded to minimize costs to affected sources. Cap-and-trade programs for greenhouse gas emissions would increase the costs of using fossil fuels.
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What is a cap-and-trade program and how does it work?
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Solar rooftop lights the way
August 1, 2010 by ·
ONE of Australia’s largest public rooftop solar projects is just about complete in Coffs Harbour.
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What are greenhouse gases and how much are emitted by the United States?
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Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun and warm the planet’s surface. Of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, 87% are related to energy consumption. Since 1990, greenhouse gas emissions in the United States have grown by about 1% per year. In 2005, about 21% of the world’s total energy-related carbon dioxide was emitted by the United States.
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How the Stimulus Is Changing America
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Voters hate it. Hardly anyone wants credit for it. But the 7 billion stimulus is quietly altering the way Americans work, move, innovate and plug in
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Lastest Renewable Power News
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On the heels of an industry group’s finding that one transmission line proposed in the Hill Country isn’t needed, state regulators are seeking a reassessment of the need for second high-voltage power line project planned there.
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Big California solar energy push moves forward
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California’s long-awaited boom in solar power plant construction took a major step forward Wednesday when state regulators approved the first in a string of projects that will soon blanket thousands of acres of desert with mirrors harnessing the energy of the… Energy – California – Solar – Solar energy – Renewable
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ADDING MULTIMEDIA Southern California Edison Unveils New Smart Energy Center
August 1, 2010 by ·
IRWINDALE, Calif.—-An innovative exhibit displaying the latest tools and technologies that are helping to create a cleaner, smarter and more reliable electric grid was officially opened today by Southern California Edison , an Edison International company.
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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings assigns an ‘A-‘ rating to the 5 million North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency (NCEMPA) power system revenue refunding bonds, series 2010 A & B. The 2010 bonds are expected to price on Sept. 8, 2010. Proceeds will be used to current refund certain maturities of the series 1993B bonds. In addition, Fitch takes the following ratings action: –.4 …
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Devices That Help to Reduce Power Use at Home
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A host of new devices can help homeowners monitor and cut back on the electricity they use at home.
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