The power sector plays a pivotal role in any scenario for substantially decarbonizing the U.S. economy by mid-century. The sector must substantially reduce its emissions even as demand for power rises as other sectors switch from fossil fuels to electricity to reduce their own carbon emissions.
States within U.S power markets can make decisions on climate policy, they can pass aggressive targets for zero-carbon power and offer financial incentives for solar, wind, and nuclear plants.
That's why these three states are concerned that a new federal policy will counteract efforts to use cleaner energy.
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