Mandating alternative fuels
16-Jul-2020 13:31
And there is reason to doubt that in 30 years Hawaii, which gets only about 20 percent of its power from renewables today, can ramp up to 100 percent.Nevertheless, we should have great certainty about the ability of any entity in America—a city, a company, a state—to substantially reduce emissions associated with electricity production, even in the absence of a carbon tax.Accompanied by incentives, they have proved remarkably powerful tools in encouraging the growth of renewable energy.When it comes to encouraging behavior like reducing emissions, an affirmative standard works much better than a ban.
Honolulu’s streets and highways are clogged with gasoline-driven vehicles, and will be for the foreseeable feature.And if you don’t have nuclear plants, which Hawaii doesn’t, you typically have to rely on natural gas, coal, or oil—that is, carbon-emitting fossil fuels.But that doesn’t make 100 percent—or something close to it—unachievable.Private sector players should play a leading role in developing this infrastructure, but member states should provide tax and public procurement incentives for them to do so, say the members of Parliament (MEPs).
The directive specifies that: When setting targets, member states are to pay particular attention to proving sufficient number of re-charging points and refueling points in urban areas.For fast recharging, “Combo 2” connectors should be used, although for a transition period ending on 1 January 2019, fast recharging points may additionally be equipped with “CHAde MO” connectors.