“It would be wonderful if carbon capture technology could be mature to where you could run coal or gas generating units with carbon capture and actually remove all the carbon and have that benefit. I don’t think the technology is anywhere near being mature yet, but time will tell.”
What Others Are Saying
Below is a collection of quotes from industry experts, policymakers, officials, and others on various electrical grid issues. Use the filters below to find perspectives on topics like coal retirements, reliability, regulations and more.
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- Mark Christie
- Commissioner
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- House Energy and Commerce Committee, Energy Subcommittee
- 06/13/2023
“By imposing unworkable deadlines and unproven technologies not commercially available, this latest version of Democrats’ so-called Clean Power Plan poses an existential threat to providers of affordable and reliable American energy.”
- Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
- Minority Leader
- U.S. Senate
- Response to EPA’s Proposed Carbon Rule
- 05/11/2023
“Mandating more electrification while making it harder to produce electricity is a recipe for disaster. The Biden EPA’s new proposed rules for power plants will put Americans at risk of blackouts, energy shortages, and higher prices by shutting down reliable energy sources.”
- Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC-3)
- Chair
- House Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security
- Response to EPA’s Proposed Carbon Rule
- 05/11/2023
“Today’s proposal further risks the security and reliability of our country’s electric grid, which could lead to energy shortages and rolling blackouts like those experienced across several states this past winter.”
- Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9)
- Chair
- House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
- Response to EPA’s Proposed Carbon Rule
- 05/11/2023