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A Better Climate Bill

A Better Climate Bill

Full Title:  A Better Climate Bill: Raising Efficiency and Renewable Electricity Standards Increase Consumer Benefits
Author(s): n/a
Publisher(s): Union of Concerned Scientists
Publication Date: February 1, 2010
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Description (excerpt):

A 2009 U.S. government study shows that the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), which includes a national cap on carbon emissions and complementary energy policies, such as standards for renewable energy and energy efficiency, is an effective and affordable way to reduce global warming emissions. Analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists finds that compared with ACES, a more robust set of complementary policies would:

• Reduce consumer electricity and natural gas expenditures by $113 billion through 2030

• Lower average U.S. household annual energy costs by nearly $100 in 2030

• Diversify the electric power mix and avoid the need for nearly 50 new nuclear power reactors • Hasten the shift to a clean energy economy by increasing emission reductions within the capped sectors.

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