U.S. CARBON FREE ELECTRICITY 2035
Vladimir Vinogradov
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The Biden administration has set a goal of a carbon-free electric sector by 2035.
“As our nation works to strengthen energy security and reliability while also protecting the environment, we must realize that it is not an all-or-nothing choice,” Matheson testified before the?Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. “We can address these priorities—but it requires technology and time beyond what is currently available and what many have called for.”
Matheson said lawmakers should focus on three key points as they consider the nation’s energy future:
? A resilient and reliable electric grid that affordably keeps the lights on is the cornerstone of American energy security and the national economy.
? The ongoing energy transition must recognize the need for time and technology and be inclusive of all energy sources to maintain reliability and affordability.
? The bipartisan infrastructure bill made important investments to support an energy transition, but additional actions on tax credits, permit streamlining and coordination on electrification will be required to meet future energy needs.
Matheson urged senators to oppose efforts to “mandate energy sector transformations over unreasonable or unrealistic timelines and that fail to account for regional differences in energy resource availability or the potential for stranded assets.”