Energy & Science
Democrats’ Energy Plan Will Kill U.S. Coal by 2030, Miners Say
- Proposal offers utilities incentives to boost clean energy
- Energy plan is key part of Biden goal to decarbonize U.S. grid
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A plan to push utilities to use more clean energy could eliminate coal from the U.S. power grid by the end of the decade, according to a trade group that represents coal miners.
The Clean Electricity Performance Program proposed by House Democrats authorizes $150 billion in incentives for utilities that deliver at least 4% more clean energy to customers. Those that don’t will have to pay a penalty to the U.S. Energy Department.