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It highlights the ecological damage caused by once-through cooling systems—such as fish impingement and entrainment—and the risks of toxic chemical leaks from coal ash ponds. The document argues for a transition to closed-cycle and dry-cooling technologies to mitigate these effects and ensure power system reliability during droughts. 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For example, California's S.B. 100 requires a \"100% carbon free power grid by 2045\", while Washington's S.B. 5116 mandates electricity be \"completely carbon free by 2045\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-001201#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Some states utilize specific definitions for clean energy to allow for technology neutrality or specific carbon thresholds. Illinois's Climate and Equitable Jobs Act defines \"clean energy\" as \"energy generation that is 90% or greater free of carbon dioxide emissions.\"","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-001201#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"State mandates often combine long-term carbon-free goals with shorter-term renewable energy requirements. 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