GE Energy supports a power generation strategy that advances innovation, environmental stewardship and energy security. GE's approach to this advanced energy portfolio includes:
- Strengthened investments in wind, solar and biomass to better utilize domestic sources of renewable energy and improve utilization of limited natural resources.
- Utilization of cleaner coal generation technologies based on coal gasification and pre-combustion CO2-capture.
- High efficiency gas fired turbines continuing to play a key role in power generation.
- Innovation of transmission and distribution networks to accommodate the integration of new technologies.
In our experience, energy policy can accelerate continued development and deployment of new renewable and low carbon emitting technologies by:
- Providing a consistent regulatory framework and environment where innovation and investment flourish.
- Encouraging international collaboration through expanding energy technology leadership in developing countries.
- Utilizing market-based incentives and mechanisms for cleaner energy technologies including a long-term value for carbon emission reductions.
- Fostering collaborative public/private advanced technology research and development efforts.
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