2020s gubernatorial press release: on Energy & Oil


John Carney: Eliminate climate-changing hydrofluorocarbons in Delaware

Governor Carney has directed the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to propose regulations by March 2020 that will eliminate the use of dangerous hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Delaware. HFCs are used as replacements for ozone- depleting substances in air conditioning, refrigeration, foam-blowing, solvents, and aerosols, but they are significantly more potent than carbon dioxide in contributing to climate change.

"Delaware is already feeling the effects of climate change. We are the lowest-lying state in the country, and our sea level is rising at twice the global average. For the sake of our economy and our environment, it's crucial we continue to address climate change with urgency," said Governor Carney. "My administration is moving toward eliminating hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as an increasingly harmful element to our state and our environment."\

Source: 2019 governor press release for 2020 Delaware governor race Jun 30, 2019

Wanda Vazquez Garced: $20.3 billion for modernization of Puerto Rico power grid

Garced announced the details of the Puerto Rico Electricity Network Modernization Plan (GridMod Plan). This plan was developed in coordination with representatives of the federal, state and private sector government to strengthen, modernize and transform the Puerto Rico power grid, using industry best practices, codes and accepted standards. An investment of approximately $20.3 billion is expected, financed with federal funds and with private investment.
Source: Gubernatorial press release: 2020 Puerto Rico governor race Oct 24, 2019

Bethany Hall-Long: Reducing greenhouse gas will put us on a sustainable path

[On clean energy]: "It is our collective responsibility to do all that we can to minimize the disastrous impact of climate change on our public's health and economy, so that our children and future generations have access to safe water, clean air, and clean energy. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of rising sea levels will put Delaware on a sustainable path to create an eco-friendly future that preserves the health and natural beauty of our great state," said Lt. Gov. Hall-Long.
Source: Del. Governor press release 2023: "Climate Change" Nov 4, 2021

Doug Burgum: $350 million Carbon Capture Project for clean coal

Gov. Doug Burgum today applauded the U.S. Department of Energy's decision to award a $350 million Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program grant to Minnkota Power Cooperative for its proposed carbon capture project at the Milton R. Young Station near Center. The major DOE grant comes after the North Dakota Industrial Commission, chaired by Burgum, approved a $150 million loan in July for the Minnkota project through the state's Clean Sustainable Energy Authority and $15 million from the state's Lignite Research Fund.

"The technology being developed for Minnkota's project has the potential to be a game-changer for our state, the nation and the world by curbing emissions and ensuring that the reliable, affordable energy we've come to expect from coal continues to keep the lights on," Burgum said. "This promising technology will benefit consumers, the environment and the coal and oil industries that provide thousands of good-paying jobs and billions of dollars in tax revenue.

Source: 2024 North Dakota Governor press release:"$350M DOE/2023" Dec 14, 2023

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