Inflation Reduction Act Emissions Reductions Lost Without Transmission
Analysis Assesses Role of Electricity Transmission in Enabling Emissions Reduction Potential
Over 80% of Potential Reductions Lost if Transmission Not Upgraded
A recent report has found that over 80% of the potential emissions reductions delivered by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2030 could be lost if transmission is not upgraded.
The report, conducted by the American Clean Power Association, assesses the role of electricity transmission in enabling the full emissions reduction potential of the IRA. It finds that transmission upgrades are essential for delivering renewable energy from areas with abundant resources to population centers.
Without these upgrades, the report concludes, the IRA's emissions reduction goals will not be met and the United States will miss out on the economic benefits of clean energy.
The IRA is a landmark piece of legislation that invests $370 billion in clean energy and climate change mitigation. The law is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030.
However, the report finds that these emissions reductions will not be possible without transmission upgrades.
The report recommends that the United States invest in a robust transmission system to unlock the full potential of the IRA. This investment would create jobs, reduce pollution, and help the United States meet its climate goals.
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