Revised Bipartisan CES Seeks NSR Break For Low-Carbon Projects

Two House members are floating a revised version of their bipartisan clean electricity standard (CES) that includes an attempted compromise on Clean Air Act permit requirements for low-carbon retrofits, as well as other changes to bolster technology innovation and incorporate labor standards for clean energy projects. Supporters of the approach -- from Reps. David McKinley (R-WV) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) -- say it is a “practical” plan that could garner support from Republican lawmakers, while acknowledging it may be a...