"Many Democrats were in high spirits yesterday after agreeing to a $3.5 trillion budget resolution that will lay the groundwork for an array of climate priorities, but their celebrations will be short-lived as they begin jockeying over policy specifics and the complex rules that govern the reconciliation process.
The real fights begin now.
Lawmakers and Democratic aides said yesterday the legislation that emerges from the budget road map will include a clean electricity standard with the goal of reducing emissions 50% and hitting 80% clean energy by 2030.
They’re also looking to wrap in a Civilian Climate Corps — a major progressive priority — expansions of clean energy and vehicle tax credits, a clean energy accelerator, weatherization and federal procurement efforts and a fee on methane emissions."
Nick Sobczyk, Emma Dumain, and George Cahlink report for E&E News Juoy 15, 2021.
SEE ALSO:
"Democrats' Budget Plan Pushes A Shift To Clean Energy. Here's How It Would Work" (NPR)
"Bernie Sanders Steers Climate Agenda From Budget Perch" (E&E News)
"‘The Time Has Come’: Schumer Sets First Infrastructure Vote" (E&E News)
