Wind Sector Urges EPA To Adopt 'Alternative' Renewable Approach In ESPS

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is urging EPA to adopt the alternative method the agency proposed for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets tied to zero-emission resources under its proposed rule for existing utilities, a move that would help make the case for wind as a low-cost compliance option under the rule but would drive changes to state targets and complicate when states get credit for their current renewable programs. In an exclusive interview with InsideEPA/climate , Tom Vinson,...