Posted on Jan 3, 2023
Despite rise in emissions, Gov. Inslee says Washington can still meet carbon pollution goals
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Washington state is not meeting its own greenhouse gas reduction goals.
But in an interview, Gov. Jay Inslee said he thinks the state can still meet its reduction goals by 2050. Still, in recent years, emissions have increased in Washington.
"I think it is very likely Washington state will meet those targets," Inslee told Austin Jenkins on TVW.
"We're on track so far, but we need to do some additional things," he said.
But in an interview, Gov. Jay Inslee said he thinks the state can still meet its reduction goals by 2050. Still, in recent years, emissions have increased in Washington.
"I think it is very likely Washington state will meet those targets," Inslee told Austin Jenkins on TVW.
"We're on track so far, but we need to do some additional things," he said.
Despite rise in emissions, Gov. Inslee says Washington can still meet carbon pollution goals
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel I think he's blowing smoke...
..."The state also has a goal to nix all sales of gas-powered cars by 2035. The state's Green Energy Transformation Act, passed in 2019, targets the energy utility sector with requirements to cut down on emissions, and to modernize the grid.
Another effort is Washington's Clean Fuel Standard. This law requires "fuel suppliers to gradually reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels to 20% below 2017 levels by 2038," according to the state's Department of Ecology. State officials say this can be accomplished by improving fuel efficiency, blending with low-carbon biofuels, and purchasing credits.
"We intend to be a green energy hub," Inslee added, throwing the potential for hydrogen fuel into the mix.
Washington state and Oregon are competing with other states for federal funds to develop a green hydrogen hub for the region. The idea is to use electrolysis to remove hydrogen from water and use that as fuel. The governor says he has already signed an MOU with the ambassador for South Korea to pursue a hydrogen fuel trade.
"We are a perfect place for this ... We want to start a green Pacific corridor for hydrogen," he said."...
..."The state also has a goal to nix all sales of gas-powered cars by 2035. The state's Green Energy Transformation Act, passed in 2019, targets the energy utility sector with requirements to cut down on emissions, and to modernize the grid.
Another effort is Washington's Clean Fuel Standard. This law requires "fuel suppliers to gradually reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels to 20% below 2017 levels by 2038," according to the state's Department of Ecology. State officials say this can be accomplished by improving fuel efficiency, blending with low-carbon biofuels, and purchasing credits.
"We intend to be a green energy hub," Inslee added, throwing the potential for hydrogen fuel into the mix.
Washington state and Oregon are competing with other states for federal funds to develop a green hydrogen hub for the region. The idea is to use electrolysis to remove hydrogen from water and use that as fuel. The governor says he has already signed an MOU with the ambassador for South Korea to pursue a hydrogen fuel trade.
"We are a perfect place for this ... We want to start a green Pacific corridor for hydrogen," he said."...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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