1. Beyond Coal: Transforming America’s Electricity Sector

2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Electric Sector 2007 Coal is Where the Carbon Is

3. Existing Coal: Fighting Global Warming

4. 24,000 premature deaths 500,000 asthma attacks 1/6 women at risk for mercury poisoning Largest producer of toxic waste 2,000 miles of streams destroyed Coal Is Where the Pollution Is

5. Existing Coal: Health Costs EPA estimates the annual benefits from the proposed Transport Rule alone range between $120-$290 billion in 2014.

6. Gas may help replace coal (30-120 GW)

8. But prices matter ($5 - $7 per mmbtu)

9. Overcoming challenges – performance Poor environmental performance threatens long-term viability, e.g. New York State passing a drilling moratorium Recommendations: 1)Federal regulation under Safe Drinking Water Act 2)State requirements for drilling best practices and enforcement

10. Overcoming challenges – volatility Recommendations: 1)Fuel hedging strategies and long-term contracts 2)Aggressive energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy programs reduce volatility and risk

11. Discussion: - Feedback on Plan - Next Steps Mark Kresowik Northeast Regional Director Beyond Coal Campaign mark.kresowik@sierraclub.org 202-675-7914