The Race to 100% Renewable

Episode

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August 24, 2021

As Congress debates approaches to decarbonize the power sector, we look at the state of renewable energy and what's needed to reach 100% carbon-free by 2035.

Opportunities to Make a Difference

National Impact

Tell your member of Congress to price carbon and include renewable energy tax incentives as part of the broader infrastructure package

Call their office and leave a voicemail or message with an aide (Senator Office Number Lookup)

Suggested Talking Points

Hi, this is Your Name, from Your City and I’m very concerned about climate change
It's critical the broader infrastructure package contain robust climate solutions
We need a price on carbon and continued incentives to ensure we reach 100% renewable energy by 2035
Climate change is already happening. We need act now to stop it from getting worse

Remember, it doesn’t matter if you sound eloquent. What matters is you’re making the call!

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Personal Impact

If your local utility offers a renewable energy program, subscribe to it!

Show Notes

Climate News Headlines

Congress is debating approaches to decarbonize power sector

Senate Democrats working on $3.5 T infrastructure blueprint Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Budget Win Exposes Cracks in Party - Bloomberg
Addressing climate change is a main pillar
Separate from bipartisan plan How the Infrastructure Bill Passed (the Senate) - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Earlier in the year, Biden had proposed using a clean energy standard for decarbonizing power sector Biden's Infrastructure Plan Would Make Electricity Carbon-Free by 2035 - Scientific American

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Additional Resources

U.S. energy mix - Electricity in the U.S. - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)‍
Cost of renewable versus carbon based energy technologies - Lazard.com | Levelized Cost of Energy and of Storage

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