Senior Fellow, WRI United States. Born at 315 ppm.
Berkeley, CA
Joined February 2009
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4 Things to Know About US EPA’s New Power Plant Rules wri.org/insights/epa-power-p… via @WorldResources
#1 A tax credit intending to propel #CleanHydrogen production MUST prioritize maximizing #EmissionsReductions, as intended by the IRA. Strong 45V rules abide by Congress’ intent and are the surest guarantee of reducing emissions and achieving U.S. climate goals.
Building a #CleanHydrogen market on a shaky foundation will increase CO2 emissions and erode trust in climate and competitiveness policies championed by IRA.
Cleaner, innovative, higher quality #hydrogen producers will build a robust market and lead to true emission reductions in carbon intensive economic sectors. US innovation can set the highest standards for hydrogen production maximizing its use to meet global climate goals. [end]
The 3 Pillars will ensure scale up of CLEAN H2 that can reduce emissions from our most polluting sectors, like heavy industries. Read thread for 4 key points:🧵
Billions of taxpayers’ dollars are poised to fund #Hydrogen to replace fossil fuels. Strong rules will drive production of the cleanest hydrogen possible. Weak rules could lead to hydrogen that increases carbon emissions.
1. Today’s @USTreasury hearing on the #45V tax credit proposed rules will focus on whether the foundation of the rule – the 3 pillars of additionality, time matching and deliverability - are the best way to guide investment in clean hydrogen. bit.ly/4ceaAg2
The hydrogen tax credits are a significant piece of the Inflation Reduction Act (#IRA) puzzle and will help drive CLEAN #Hydrogen development for a robust, #LowCarbon economy if the final rule gets it right bit.ly/4ceaAg2
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U.S. domestic flights were responsible for 150 mil metric tons of CO2 emissions in 2019 ✈️
@DLashof explains why the U.S. must prioritize science-based guidance to avoid worsening environmental and social impacts associated with crop-based aviation fuel: bit.ly/3UbI5co
Using food to power planes is anything but sustainable. But the U.S. could allow fuel made from corn ethanol or vegetable oils to qualify for generous “sustainable” aviation fuels. Here’s why this flies face of U.S. climate goals. 🧵
I joined leaders from @EnvDefenseFund, @NWF, @TheICCT & @cleanaircatf in writing a letter to the Biden administration that details why model assumptions that would qualify crop-based fuels for the tax credits are scientifically unsound: subscriber.politicopro.com/f…
For a deeper dive into the problems with the current Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit guidance, read @WRIClimate’s Insights article: wri.org/insights/us-sustaina…
