Perspectives on Proposed Carbon Standards for Existing Power Plants

摘要

1. National Outcome: estimated CO_2 emissions reduction of 26% below 2005 baseline by 2020, 30% by 2030 2. Benefits far outweigh the costs as estimated by EPA: 2.1 Climate and health benefits = $55 to $93 billion in 2030, while costs are estimated to be between $7.3 - $8.8 billion that year. 2.2 Pollution that leads to soot and smog will be cut by over 25% in 2030; for every dollar invested, American families will see up to $7 in health benefits 2.2.1 Avoids 2,700 to 6,600 premature deaths and 140.000-150,000 asthma attacks in children 3. Electricity bills will be about 8 percent lower from increased use of energy efficiency, saving average families $8 on monthly residential electricity bills.