EPA Finalized New Power Plant Wastewater Rule
Posted on Sep 30, 2015 in Environmental, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on EPA Finalized New Power Plant Wastewater Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule setting a limit on the amount of toxic metals in power plant wastewater. Current regulations have been in place since 1982, and the EPA asserts that these regulations do not adequately address the presence of toxic metals in power plant wastewater. The new regulations will not apply to power plants that are smaller than...
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).
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.
Final EPA Carbon Rule Released; NRECA Weighs In
Posted on Aug 3, 2015 in Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Rates, Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Final EPA Carbon Rule Released; NRECA Weighs In
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially released its final version of the Clean Power Plan rules on Monday. The rules represent the first federal limits on power plant carbon dioxide emissions and require a 32 percent reduction (from 2005 levels) in carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 2030. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has voiced...
Texas Requests Fifth Circuit Review of US EPA Action
Posted on Jul 10, 2015 in Climate Change, Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Litigation, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on Texas Requests Fifth Circuit Review of US EPA Action
On Wednesday, Texas asked the Fifth Circuit to review an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision requiring it to tighten air pollution regulations governing large industrial pollution sources, including power plants. The EPA’s decision was based on the finding that portions of Texas’s previously approved state implementation plan do not meet the requirements of the Clean Air...
House Passes Bill to Delay EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule
Posted on Jul 8, 2015 in Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Litigation, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on House Passes Bill to Delay EPA Greenhouse Gas Rule
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on June 24, for which the NRECA has voiced support, that would delay implementation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan until after courts have determined its legality. To read more about the bill click here.
EPA Mercury Emissions Rule Blocked
Posted on Jun 30, 2015 in Climate Change, Environmental, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on EPA Mercury Emissions Rule Blocked
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the EPA’s mercury and air toxins emissions rules which have been in effect since 2011. In a 5-4 decision, the Court held that the EPA acted “unreasonably” by foregoing a cost analysis when regulating emissions under the Clean Air Act. Please click here for more information.
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