Why natural gas is for carbon pricing

Published: April 26, 2022, 9 a.m.

Natural gas power plant owners are hoping states and regional markets will do what that federal government won\u2019t: put a price on carbon emissions. It\u2019s a policy choice the companies hope will improve their market position compared to coal and less efficient plants, although they still face big challenges winning over regional markets and environmental advocates. POLITICO\u2019s Catherine Morehouse explains how carbon pricing gained momentum with the gas industry.