Endangered Species Protection Not Needed for Greater Sage-Grouse
Posted on Sep 22, 2015 in Environmental, Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Endangered Species Protection Not Needed for Greater Sage-Grouse
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ruled Tuesday that the greater sage-grouse does not require protection under the Endangered Species Act, a win for the energy industry, ranchers and other landowners in the West.
Western Area Power Administration Eases Wind Project Red Tape
Posted on Sep 2, 2015 in Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Western Area Power Administration Eases Wind Project Red Tape
The Western Area Power Administration has streamlined its environmental review process with respect to proposed wind projects in six midwestern states. These changes are expected to reduce the amount of time necessary for wind projects in these states to obtain approval.
EPA’s Clean Power Plan Could Hurt Electric Coops
Posted on Sep 1, 2015 in Climate Change, Environmental, Financing, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on EPA’s Clean Power Plan Could Hurt Electric Coops
The Clean Power Plan of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calls for existing power plants to slash their greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. This reduction could force rural electric cooperatives to prematurely close their coal-fired power plants, creating a multibillion-dollar debt for the nonprofit electricity providers. (Subscription...
Tri-State Fights EPA MATS Rule for Colorado Facility
Posted on Aug 26, 2015 in Litigation, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Tri-State Fights EPA MATS Rule for Colorado Facility
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (Tri-State) has renewed its attempt to suspend the April 2016 compliance deadline under the Mercury and Air Toxics (MATS) rule for the 110-MW Nucla Station. Tri-State has asked the D.C. Circuit to suspend the compliance deadline, arguing that EPA must provide an evaluation of whether the rule is justified. To read more, please...
Coop Challenges EPA’s New Coal Ash Rule
Posted on Aug 24, 2015 in Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Litigation, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Coop Challenges EPA’s New Coal Ash Rule
Missouri-based Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is among the industry players challenging the new coal ash rule of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the final version of which was published in April. Click here for more information (subscription required).
Michigan Cooperative Transitions to Member-Regulation
Posted on Aug 18, 2015 in Corporate Governance, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Michigan Cooperative Transitions to Member-Regulation
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has approved the transition of Midwest Energy Cooperative to member-regulation. The utility will begin member-regulation on August 24. Click here for more information.
Large USDA Loan Awarded to North Dakota Electric Coop
Posted on Aug 18, 2015 in Financing, Grid & Infrastructure, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Large USDA Loan Awarded to North Dakota Electric Coop
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a $46 million loan to Central Power Electric Cooperative (CPEC). The loan will help finance over 50 miles of new power lines and several substations. CPEC serves over 50,000 customers in 25 North Dakota counties. Please click here for more information.
NRECA Publishes Negative Impact of EPA’s Plan
Posted on Aug 7, 2015 in Climate Change, Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on NRECA Publishes Negative Impact of EPA’s Plan
The National Rural Electric Cooperative (NRECA) created a webpage whereby it shows the nationwide coal plant closures and harmful economic impact that will result from the EPA’s Clean Power Plan (Plan), disproportionately affecting rural coop consumer members. Read more about NRECA’s opposition to the Plan here.
D.C. Circuit Orders EPA to Fix Cross-State Pollution Rule
Posted on Aug 5, 2015 in Environmental, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on D.C. Circuit Orders EPA to Fix Cross-State Pollution Rule
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fix the Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. The Court voided the EPA’s nitrogen oxide limits and sulfur dioxide budgets for a number of states. Please click here for more information.
Tri-State G&T Association Asks D.C. Circuit to Delay Mercury Rule
Posted on Aug 5, 2015 in Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Tri-State G&T Association Asks D.C. Circuit to Delay Mercury Rule
In light of a recent Supreme Court ruling, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association Inc. (Tri-State G&T) has asked the D.C. Circuit to suspend one of the compliance obligations of the Mercury and Air Toxics Rule for its 110-megawatt Nucla Station power plant. Please click here for more information (subscription required).
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