Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro introduces legislation to mandate power plant owners pay for greenhouse gas emissions, increase reliance on renewable energy, and require 50% carbon-free electricity by 2035.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro plans to fight climate change by introducing legislation that mandates power plant owners to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions and increases reliance on renewable energy sources. The initiative aims to create a standalone carbon-pricing program with funds from polluting power plants allocated to reduce consumer electric bills. Utilities would be required to source 50% of their electricity from nearly carbon-free sources by 2035. Despite potential opposition from business interests and the state's natural gas industry, Shapiro's plan targets improving electricity reliability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

March 13, 2024
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