Sentences with phrase «cutting reliance on coal»
Minnesota's legislators wanted more renewable power, North Dakota farmers looked forward to the extra income, and environmental groups championed the line for carrying «green power» and cutting reliance on coal.
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He also described the important role China sees for imports of natural gas as a path to cut its reliance on coal, its view on nuclear power and more.
Since 2008, Southern has cut its reliance on coal in half, from 69 percent to 36 percent of its generating capacity.
Not exact matches
China's shift toward alternative fuels in order to cut its reliance on imported oil is creating large opportunities, notably in natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and in the conversion of coal to ethanol, according to a new report from Lux Research.
Reduce dependency on (imported) fossil fuels (balance of payments, reliance on potentially unfriendly or unstable nations as suppliers, high cost at the pump, all problems as seen from US viewpoint): — encourage nuclear power generation (cut red tape)-- encourage energy savings and improved efficiency projects (tax breaks)-- encourage basic research into new (non fossil fuel) resources (subsidies)-- encourage imports from friendly neighbor, Canada (Keystone pipeline)-- encourage local oil and gas exploration («drill, baby, drill»)-- encourage «clean coal» projects (tax incentives)-- set goal to become energy independent within ten years
The Chinese government has already set out ambitious plans to cut the country's reliance on coal — an additional cap on CO2 suggests the country's leaders are serious about tackling their emission problem,» he said.
That reliance on coal will make it difficult for Japan to fulfill its pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26 % below 2013 levels by 2030, and by 80 % by 2050.
Renewable energy can cut Los Angeles» reliance on dirty coal power from out of the state.
China's shift toward alternative fuels in order to cut its reliance on imported oil is creating large opportunities, notably in natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and in the conversion of coal to ethanol, according to a new report from Lux Research.