Staying cool in your home during the hottest months of summer is increasingly dependent on the production and reliable delivery of energy. As the electricity grid faces heightened stress from frequent severe weather events and growing electricity demand, clean energy has become a fundamental pillar in enhancing grid reliability.
According to the American Clean Power Association, the clean energy industry powers more of the United States daily and contributes more significantly to the economy than any other energy source. Nearly one-fifth of all energy in the U.S. is currently provided by clean power.
With the utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage systems already in operation in the U.S., the country has achieved substantial environmental benefits by reducing carbon emissions. Clean energy projects currently on the grid avoid 426 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, equivalent to the emissions produced by 50 billion gallons of gasoline.
As the world becomes more vulnerable to extreme weather, clean energy remains sustainable by not utilizing valuable water resources for cooling, unlike conventional power plants. These clean energy projects save an estimated 211 billion gallons of water each year across the country, which is enough to fill 319,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
On June 6th, Jason Grumet, Chief Executive Officer of the American Clean Power Association, conducted a nationwide media tour to discuss the significant role that clean energy will play in powering the U.S. during the summer. Topics covered included local data on state rankings in clean energy creation, the share of electricity provided by clean energy, the impact on air quality, and national security implications.
A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/GbRFzOdro3A
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