Global S&T Development Trend Analysis Platform of Resources and Environment
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U.S. / India Clean Energy Leadership Group | |
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2020-11-02 | |
出版年 | 2020 |
国家 | 美国 |
领域 | 地球科学 ; 资源环境 |
英文摘要 | U.S. / India Clean Energy Leadership GroupEngaging States on Decarbonization November 2, 2020 ABOUT THE NEWSLETTERWelcome to the first official newsletter of the U.S./India Clean Energy Leadership Group (CELG)—a partnership between U.S. and Indian states that are leading the way to decarbonized electric power systems. EVENTSKarnataka-California Dialogue on Decarbonization
Upcoming EXPERT INSIGHTSInnovations in State-Level Climate Policies: Shared Lessons for India and the United States
One lesson India should not take from the U.S. is its reluctance to build power lines between states and regions. Many studies show that importing and exporting power between U.S. states can reduce costs considerably, and similar work by Johannes Urpelainen shows that this is true in India as well. For this reason, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission recently required its utilities to engage in regional trading. Q&A WITH J. ANDREW MCALLISTERCommissioner, California Energy Commission Q: Describe your role. What about your work at the California Energy Commission (CEC) inspires you the most?A: We try to do big things in California! We are a leader in energy efficiency and clean energy innovation with up to 500,000 jobs or around two percent of the state’s employment tied to clean energy. Our innovation economy is well-suited to developing decarbonization solutions. I oversee our energy efficiency efforts, including efficiency standards for buildings and appliances; energy analytics and forecasting; planning for high reliability as we transition to decarbonized energy systems; and our clean energy low-interest grant and loan programs. Everyone at the CEC takes their responsibility extremely seriously. We have a long-term vision, supported by the voters and their elected officials – and the processes in place to pursue that vision responsibly and accountably. This also includes collaborating across all the other relevant agencies and jurisdictions: California Public Utilities Commission, California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator, many local governments, etc. Legitimacy of process makes all the difference: managing public processes takes a deftness that I had not fully appreciated before serving in the role of public decisionmaker. Q: What are some significant challenges you have faced as commissioner in the decarbonization of California’s energy sector? A: The effects of climate change are clearly upon us; we see this fact most urgently with the recent tremendous heat waves and ever more severe fire seasons. This reality means that both continued mitigation and climate adaptation must happen concurrently – a challenge for planning and investment. Energy is core to the functions of our society, and our citizens expect us to make good decisions, be transparent, and act accountably – AND to move quickly! Our energy systems must be reliable first and foremost. As we transition fully to carbon-free energy, many developments must take place in tight coordination over time in order to keep the systems optimized and reliable. rs whom I have served, legislative leaders and colleagues across the state agencies. It’s a team effort. Equity concerns are central: additional resources are needed for our citizens and residents of modest means. And we need to find pathways to upgrade California’s roughly 15 million existing buildings: most of the buildings that will be here in 2045 - when we’ve set a goal for carbon neutrality - are already here today. Our collective enterprise is inherently interdisciplinary and requires diverse stakeholders and large investments. Balancing these varied interests can be challenging! But overall, we have the support of Californians, both governors whom I have served, legislative leaders and colleagues across the state agencies. It’s a team effort. Q: What are two major policies that California has pursued in decarbonizing the energy sector? A: Energy Efficiency! California elevated energy efficiency as a discipline and has made it central to our energy policy approach since the 1970s. As energy systems continue to decarbonize, efficiency helps to reduce a priori energy usage and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Moreover, efficiency Standards for buildings and appliances have saved California’s economy more than $100 Billion since 1990, demonstrating that it is possible to grow a robust economy while keeping overall energy usage relatively constant. Another key decarbonization policy has been the aggressive pursuit of clean energy generation within the state. California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS), through its compliance framework and target setting, has steadily increased procurement of renewable resources since 2002. Subsequent laws updating the goals continue to drive projects and investments, such as the enactment of Senate Bill 100 in 2018 which requires 100% carbon-free resources by 2045. California is already at around 60% carbon-free, well on its way to meeting the 2045 goal. Other GHG reduction mechanisms like the state’s Cap-and-Trade program have also encouraged the energy sector to emit less. Q: What do you think are the three most important priorities for California as it moves to Governor Jerry Brown’s goal for economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2045, especially as it pertains to the energy sector? A:
Q: What advice do you have for policymakers, regulators, and other actors pursuing deep decarbonization in Indian states?
IN THE NEWSE&E NEWS WASHINGTON POST
DATA IN FOCUSThe Indian government has an ambitious target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2022. Since 2015, the share of installed RE in total capacity has grown by nine percentage points (See Figure 1). The top five states in installed RE capacity are Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. Among these, Karnataka and Gujarat have overseen the highest percentage growth in RE capacity in the last five years.
CSIS PUBLICATIONSEnergy Transition Strategies: Gujarat's Low-Carbon Development Pathway CLEAN ENERGY LEADERSHIP GROUPThe Clean Energy Leadership Group (CELG) is a collaborative initiative between the CSIS Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Studies and the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program. CELG is made possible by the generous support of the SED Fund. |
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