Report: Carbon cap to spur nukes, gas, renewables

Technology News (Jul 16 2010) Emissions , Fossil Fuel

1. About half of the electricity in the U.S. is made by burning coal, but a limit on carbon emissions from utilities would lead to a shift toward nuclear, natural gas, and renewable energy, according to a report. Research and consulting company ICF International released one of its periodic Energy Outlook reports last week, projecting a change in the fuel used for generating electricity in the U.S. if Congress passes an energy and climate bill. A change in the fuel mix for the grid? (Credit: Martin LaMonica/CNET ) After months of political wrangling, Senate Democrats in recent weeks have decided to pursue a scaled-down energy and climate bill that would put a national cap on carbon emissions from utilities, rather than all industries. Utilities account for about one-third of emissions. Other measures expected in the bill are incentives for energy efficiency, a renewable-energy mandate for utilities, and a response ... (Read Full Article)

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