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[–] derram 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

https://archive.is/DudUb :

State renewable energy mandates are producing enormous benefits - Vox

'For example, local pollution benefits are greater on the East Coast, where such pollution is a bigger problem. ', "I'm talking about the renewable portfolio standard (RPS): state laws that mandate a certain minimum amount of renewable energy in the electricity mix, rising over time."

'And they have been driving renewable energy deployment. '

'Much has been made of the rapid rise of renewable energy in the US, but the policy workhorse behind it does not get nearly enough attention or credit. '

'To wit: In 2013, existing US RPSs avoided $5.2 billion in local pollution impacts and $2.2 billion in climate change impacts. '

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