Renewable energy sources generated more electricity than either coal or nuclear power in 2020. It’s a clear indication that the country is, literally, buying into clean energy. But is the pace fast enough to achieve net-zero by 2050? Let's take a look
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The Biden Administration wants to eradicate any uncertainty by enacting a “Clean Energy Standard” that would require electric utilities to produce a set amount of emissions-free power. Instead of having a patchwork of state laws, there would be one national standard. Power companies that hit certain milestones would be given a payment — an incentive to increase their wind and solar production. The goal is to generate 80% clean electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2035.
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