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The Evolving Landscape for Electric Power Generation in the United States

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
4:00pm - 6:00pm ET
Location: Florida B
The U.S. electric energy industry is leading the way on clean energy. Nearly 40 percent of the energy mix in 2020 was carbon-free. Most electric energy companies have greenhouse gas reduction goals of 50 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050 (compared to 2005). National electric power emissions of sulfur dioxide and mercury have been reduced by 95 percent since 1990 and nitrogen oxides almost 90 percent. The cleaner electric fleet provides the opportunity for electric transportation to improve air quality and reduce emissions related to climate change. The industry is working toward cleaner use of natural gas, zero-carbon fuels, such as hydrogen or ammonia, as well as advanced renewables, nuclear energy (both fission and fusion), carbon capture, demand efficiency and long-duration storage, as well as modernizing the grid to make it more dynamic, resilient, and secure. This panel will address national and company-specific accomplishments, plans, and trends.