Climate Justice
Competitiveness of Renewables and Efficiency in US Markets, 2015
This report critiques official US government estimates of the costs and growth potential for renewable energy and energy efficiency. It makes the case that renewable energy and energy efficiency are competitive resources in today's marketplace that can provide cost-effective ways for states to comply with the EPA's Clean Power Plan.
The EPA's Clean Power Plan, Jobs, and Labor
This report summarizes an analysis of the impact on US jobs of the EPA's draft clean power plan, and describes ways organized labor (and allies) can work to shape state implementation plans in ways that advance job growth, protection for displaced workers, environmental justice and climate protection objectives.
How the Clean Power Plan Actually Works
This article does a good job explaining the basics of the EPA's Clean Power Plan which aims to reduce harmful climate pollution from US power plants by 2030.
The Best Value for America's Energy Dollar
This report looks at the costs of various energy efficiency measures and programs being deployed across the US.
The Toll from Coal
This study provides updated information on the burden of death and disease from coal-based electricity production across the United States. Estimated impacts are based on projected power sector emissions in 2010.
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