“EVs are an important part of the solution to this challenge. But to make an even more significant impact will require support for and utilization of low-carbon alternatives for the full suite of passenger and industry vehicles and liquid fuels that power them.”
“Kent County Levy Court voted last month to approve a moratorium on utility-scale wind power generation in central Delaware. . .”
“The move is designed to cut Delaware’s main source of air pollution, which is currently the tailpipes of cars and trucks that travel on state roadways.”
“On Dec. 23 and Christmas Eve, as the wind roared and the temperature plummeted, the U.S. electric grid — the complex network of power stations and transmission lines that keeps the country’s lights on — started to creak.”
“Though the count is still on through the end of the year, the International Energy Agency expects 2022 clean energy installation to grow by at least 8% over 2021, with enough new renewable energy to power as many as 200 million U.S. homes.”
“Since passenger vehicles are Delaware’s largest single source of emissions, Gray underscored the proposed regulations could be the most efficient way to get the state on track to meet its target.”
Under the proposed regulations, car manufacturers would be required to deliver a certain amount of zero emission vehicles to car dealerships each year. Starting in 2027, 43% of new car deliveries would have to be zero emission. Eventually building up to 100% by 2035.
“The former Perdue site is bitterly opposed in a campaign organized by Washington, DC-based Food and Water Watch.”
“As the lowest lying state in the nation, Delaware faces some of the most harmful flooding caused by climate change — public safety, properties and the beach economy are at risk.”
There’s progress still to be made if recycling rates in Delaware are to meet standards established by law in 2010.
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