Shaheen and EPA Administrator McCarthy Tout Importance of Biomass Energy to Reducing Carbon Pollution

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This morning, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy joined company leadership at Lavalley Middleton Building Supply in Middleton and biomass stakeholders to discuss the federal initiative to reduce carbon emissions and the important role biomass energy production can play in this effort. The Clean Power Plan (CPP) establishes the first-ever national standards to limit carbon pollution from power plants and sets state-specific targets for carbon emissions reductions. States have the flexibility to establish their own plans to meet CPP standards, and at today's event, Administrator McCarthy announced that the EPA will hold a workshop that will assist states in making biomass a part of their plans.

"LaValley Middleton Building Supply is a great example of a Granite State business doing its part to reduce carbon pollution," said Shaheen. "Biomass systems are a win-win for New Hampshire as they support our forest products industry and help New Hampshire lead the way in reducing emissions that are contributing to climate change. It was a pleasure to be with Administrator McCarthy today to see firsthand how a forward-thinking company is embracing biomass energy to improve its bottom-line and the environment."

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