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Grid operator laments lack of action on carbon pricing

Grid operator laments lack of action on carbon pricing

Says New England states uninterested; New York pushing ahead

By Bruce Mohl Electricity, Energy 0 Comments Feb 20, 2019

THE CEO OF THE REGION’S power grid operator indicated on Wednesday that he was surprised at the reluctance of New England states to embrace a price on carbon. Many of the states are pursuing aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals, but so far they have shied away from putting a price on the carbon content of(...)

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