Utility Officials Claim New EPA Rule May Cause Shutdown of Arkansas Power Plants
Posted on Aug 13, 2014 in Climate Change, Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Utility Officials Claim New EPA Rule May Cause Shutdown of Arkansas Power Plants
Utility officials from Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) and Entergy Arkansas told an Arkansas legislative panel that the new EPA carbon emissions rule could cause the shutdown of at least two power plants in the state. After hearing the testimony of the officials, the House and Senate committees on insurance and commerce adopted a resolution expressing opposition to...
Electric Coops Speak Out Against EPA’s Proposed Carbon Emissions Rule
Posted on Aug 6, 2014 in Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Electric Coops Speak Out Against EPA’s Proposed Carbon Emissions Rule
Representatives from dozens of electric cooperatives from around the country spoke at public hearings conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week in Atlanta, Denver, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. The general consensus was that the proposed EPA carbon emissions regulations will result in adverse cost increases for electric cooperatives and their members. To...
FEMA Aid Never a Guarantee for Coops
Posted on Aug 1, 2014 in Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on FEMA Aid Never a Guarantee for Coops
Coops across the country struggle to comply with the regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As a result, federal reimbursement for damage caused by natural disasters continues to elude many coops, leaving members to foot the bill for these unavoidable expenses. Click here to learn more.
South Dakota PUC Rules in Favor of Basin Electric in Wind Power Case
Posted on Jul 24, 2014 in Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on South Dakota PUC Rules in Favor of Basin Electric in Wind Power Case
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) ruled unanimously to dismiss a claim against Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) and five distribution cooperatives brought by Prelude, a wind developer that was attempting to force the cooperatives to purchase power it plans to produce. Prelude’s counsel attempted to argue that Basin Electric is not a cooperative under...
NRECA Joins Shippers in Calling on Congress to Act on Rail Reform
Posted on Jul 22, 2014 in Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on NRECA Joins Shippers in Calling on Congress to Act on Rail Reform
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is part of a coalition of shippers that renewed a year-long call for Congress to take action to reform the country’s freight rail system. The coalition, which consists of 24 trade organizations, sent a letter to congressional leaders outlining a series of reforms meant to increase competition and lessen regulatory hurdles for...
Concerns Raised Over EPA Proposal for Upgraded Pollution Controls at Utah Coal Power Plant
Posted on Jul 18, 2014 in Environmental, Permitting, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Concerns Raised Over EPA Proposal for Upgraded Pollution Controls at Utah Coal Power Plant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering a requirement that Deseret Power Electric Cooperative install upgraded pollution controls at its Bonanza Power Plant in Utah. A group of residents, businesses and community groups have raised concerns that the plant may be shut down if upgraded pollution controls are required. Any shutdown would have a significant impact...
House Funding Bill to Block Proposed EPA Regulations
Posted on Jul 10, 2014 in Climate Change, Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on House Funding Bill to Block Proposed EPA Regulations
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations released its interior and environment funding bill for fiscal year 2015 that would cut the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget by $717 million from fiscal year 2014. The proposed bill would also stop EPA from enacting or enforcing its controversial proposed regulations on greenhouse gas emissions for new and...
High Court Hands Down Mixed Decision on EPA’s Power
Posted on Jun 24, 2014 in Climate Change, Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Litigation, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on High Court Hands Down Mixed Decision on EPA’s Power
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated the Clean Air Act when it expanded two permitting programs to include carbon dioxide emissions, and that the EPA misinterpreted the Clean Air Act when it concluded that a source’s greenhouse gas emissions can trigger permitting requirements under the law’s Title V or Prevention of Significant...
Coal Squeezed Out By Environmental Regulations
Posted on Jun 11, 2014 in Climate Change, Environmental, Financing, Legislative & Politics, Rates, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Coal Squeezed Out By Environmental Regulations
New environmental regulations and coal plant retirements will affect the nation’s energy mix by 2015, according to a government report. Coal consumption is projected to drop by 3.1 percent in 2015, despite the demand for coal power during the coldest parts of last winter. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates coal plant operators will shut down 60 GW of capacity by...
South Carolina Coops Speak Out Against EPA Carbon Mandate
Posted on Jun 5, 2014 in Climate Change, Environmental, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on South Carolina Coops Speak Out Against EPA Carbon Mandate
Several South Carolina electric coops have joined the ranks of opponents to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed carbon emission limits for existing power plants. Coops are particularly concerned about the compliance costs associated with the new rule, which will ultimately be paid by rural coop customers. Click here for more information.
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