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US Environmental Protection Agency Moves Forward with Clean Energy Incentive Program, Includes Geothermal and Hydropower

Renewable Energy World: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday released additional details for public comment about the optional Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP), a part of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), despite the hold currently placed on the CPP by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The CEIP is designed to help states and tribes meet their goals under the plan by encouraging early investments in zero-emitting renewable energy generation, and by removing barriers to investment in energy efficiency in low-income communities. The proposal ruled, signed by Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation on June 16, will help guide states and tribes that choose to participate in the program should the CPP become effective.

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