CleanTechnica•2 months ago
New Sierra Club Map Shows Expensive U.S. Gas Buildout
- •The Sierra Club's new tracker identifies nearly 500 planned new gas-fired power plants across the U.S., signaling a significant buildout despite rising electricity costs.
- •The report frames these proposed gas plants as "expensive and polluting," indicating increased regulatory and public opposition, and potential for stranded assets for developers and IPPs.
- •Electricity prices have recently increased at double the rate of inflation, highlighting continued cost pressures for large power consumers and a challenging economic environment for new generation.
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