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Jerry McNerney: “Well, I would say that it is virtually impossible, given what the legislation proposes, for coal-fired power plants to…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Well, I would say that it is virtually impossible, given what the legislation proposes, for coal-fired power plants to use CCS equipment that aren't receiving some sort of government subsidy, so I think the bill makes it impossible for EPA to require that in the future.
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Jerry McNerney
Democratic · California

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McNerney argues that government subsidies are essential for coal plants to adopt CCS technology.

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