Scientists Push for Better Emissions Tracking as Illinois' Renewable Energy Fund Stalls
Scientists aim to enhance emissions tracking in major cities, while Illinois leaves $135 million for renewable energy untouched due to legal hurdles. Meanwhile, Iowa's Burlington port plans solar expansion, and FirstEnergy's Ohio consumers may have been overcharged for renewable energy credits. In Congress, a bill to facilitate renewable projects via Master Limited Partnerships nears approval.
Researchers are pushing to broaden emissions monitoring in major cities to better understand and combat climate change. In Illinois, a quirk in state law has left up to $135 million earmarked for renewable energy development unspent. The port of Burlington, Iowa, is set to install new solar panels, contributing to the state's renewable energy goals.
FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities may have overpaid for renewable energy credits, potentially passing excess costs onto consumers. Multiple companies are racing to develop cost-effective energy storage solutions for renewable sources. Minnesota's Senate has approved a more modest solar energy standard, while MidAmerican Energy seeks its first base rate increase in Iowa since 1995 to fund grid improvements and renewable energy projects.
Atmospheric CO2 levels have surpassed 400 parts per million for the first time in 3 million years, highlighting the urgent need for climate action. A wide range of plants and animals are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In Washington, a bill to allow renewable projects to take advantage of Master Limited Partnerships is expected to pass, potentially boosting investment in renewable energy.
Efforts to monitor and reduce emissions are underway, but challenges persist, such as unspent funds in Illinois and potential overcharges in Ohio. Meanwhile, Iowa expands solar power, and Congress inches closer to passing a bill that could facilitate renewable energy projects. The pressing need for climate action is underscored by rising CO2 levels and the vulnerability of ecosystems.
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