Tag: Clean Air Task Force

DOE cancellation of national transmission corridors undermines effort to build a stronger, more reliable grid

Stuart Mitchell

The Department of Energy announced recently that it would cancel plans to designate three proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs), a setback for efforts to expand the nation’s electric grid and meet rapidly growing demand for electricity. “The United States needs more transmission, and we’re going to need all of the tools in the toolbox to build out the grid,” said Nicole Pavia, Director of Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment at Clean Air Task Force. “The administration has repeatedly said that it wants to build a stronger, more reliable, and…

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Targeting sustainable aviation fuel at a handful of major airports could deliver outsized climate and health benefits, new CATF analysis finds

Stuart Mitchell

A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that directing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to a small number of high-impact airports, rather than spreading it across the aviation network, could significantly increase the fuel’s climate and public health benefits while global supply continues to build. The report, Maximizing the Climate Co-Benefits of Sustainable Aviation Fuel via Targeted Allocation, analyzed 2024 flight activity at major U.S. and European airports to identify where targeted SAF use would have the biggest impact. “Every ton of SAF reduces carbon emissions no matter…

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California commits to funding geothermal cost-share program essential to driving project deployment

Stuart Mitchell

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a budget agreement that includes targeted funding for geothermal exploratory wells, which are essential to developing next-generation geothermal projects in the state. “Next-generation geothermal can play a significant role in helping California meet its ambitious climate and clean energy targets by providing firm power to complement wind, solar, and battery storage,” said Ashley Arax, Senior California Policy Manager at Clean Air Task Force (CATF). “Dedicated funding for in-state geothermal exploration, characterization, and early development is a critical step for bringing more reliable, affordable clean energy…

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CATF announces Steering Committee to guide global fusion materials database MatDB4Fusion

Stuart Mitchell

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) have announced the formation of the Steering Committee for the International Working Group on Materials Database for Fusion (IWG MatDB4Fusion), a global initiative designed to accelerate fusion energy development through improved access to high-quality, standardized materials data.  MatDB4Fusion is a comprehensive, quality-controlled database for materials used in the fusion energy sector. It provides a centralised platform to share, access, and analyse the physical, thermomechanical, and chemical properties of materials relevant to fusion device design. This includes fusion-specific properties such as neutron irradiation effects, transmutation, plasma–material interactions, and other behaviors…

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Congress advances bipartisan geothermal legislation, marking an important step toward deploying superhot rock energy

Stuart Mitchell

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Geothermal Energy Advancement Act, which includes several bills that are essential to supporting the deployment of next-generation geothermal. “Superhot rock energy can shape the future global energy system in a way that bolsters American competitiveness, energy security, and economic growth, and this bill takes important steps forward that will help deploy this abundant, clean energy resource,” said Terra Rogers, Senior Director, Superhot Rock Geothermal at Clean Air Task Force (CATF). “As technologies evolve, so must the regulatory landscape. By expanding the geothermal…

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