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Ed Markey: “The utility industry has already met that standard here in 2021 that was the Obama standard in 2030.”

On the recordMarch 9, 2021
The utility industry has already met that standard here in 2021 that was the Obama standard in 2030.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey highlights the utility industry's success in meeting greenhouse gas reduction standards.

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