Clean Energy Standard Act
This bill requires electric utilities to generate 80% of their electricity from clean sources by 2035 and 100% by 2045, with tradable clean energy credits, compliance flexibility mechanisms, and targeted assistance for coal-dependent communities transitioning to new industries.
Discussion (5)
The funding mechanism seems solid. My only question is whether appropriation levels are sufficient.
Good first draft. We need to hear from more stakeholders before finalizing.
Funding levels should be adjusted for inflation and regional cost differences.
Adjust funding for inflation and regional costs
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Section 5(a) amended: "Funding adjusted annually per CPI, with regional cost-of-living adjustments per BLS data."
Transparency and reporting requirements should be expanded significantly.
Expand transparency and reporting
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Section 6 amended: "Implementing agencies shall publish quarterly progress reports on a public website with outcome metrics and expenditures."
I propose adding a phased implementation schedule to make this more practical.
Add phased implementation timeline
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Section 3 amended: "Implementation in three phases over 36 months — Phase 1: entities over 500 employees; Phase 2: 100-500; Phase 3: all remaining."