Power Plant Emissions & Environment

Power plant emissions news, regulations, policy and requirements to reduce carbon emissions and keep toxic air pollutants out of the air.

Power Plant Emissions News

Lawsuit against Environmental Protection Agency EPA delayed states NSPS New Source Performance Standard

States, environmental groups to delay New Source Performance Standard suit

06/18/2013

Several states and groups that filed letters of intent to sue the EPA for failing to finalize NSPS regulations will delay any litigation because of public reports that President Barack Obama will be announcing action on climate change.

Women in Power RenewableEnergyWorld.com PennWell POWER-GEN International 2013 nominations open July 31

Women in Power - It's a Natural Fit

06/18/2013

Women in power — it’s not just a play on words.

San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station SONGS California closure to increase CO2 emissions carbon dioxide Breakthrough Institute

Report: SONGS closure to cause jump in California's CO2 emissions

06/17/2013

The closure of the San Onofre nuclear power plant in southern California is expected to cause an increase in carbon emissions in the state of at least 8 million metric tons per year.

President Barack Obama energy policy regulations cutting emissions Environmental Protection Agency EPA

White House to propose energy policies to cut emissions

06/14/2013

The Obama administration said it will roll out proposed energy policies and regulations aimed at cutting emissions in July.

Boswell Energy Center emissions control retrofit Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Minnesota Power Mercury Air Toxics Standard

Minnesota regulators allow for environmental retrofit at Boswell Energy Center

06/13/2013

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved a motion that installation of new environmental controls at the Boswell Energy Center would not require an environmental assessment worksheet, allowing the project to move forward in the regulatory process.

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Weekly Coal Production

06/13/2013

The Weekly Coal Production shows how much coal is being produced across the U.S.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection updates coal-fired power plant air permits Earthjustice Sierra Club Clean Air Act

Pa. regulators update coal-fired plant air permits

06/12/2013

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection updated and strengthened air quality permits for coal-fired power plants across the state in response to a lawsuit from environmental groups.

Tucson Electric Power rate increase, energy efficiency program approved

06/12/2013

The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved new rates for Tucson Electric Power customers.

Engineering Design for RICE NESHAP Compliance

06/12/2013

In February 2010, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new national emission standard for hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) that affected existing stationary diesel, dual-fuel and gas engines.

First & Last: The Ultra-Supercritical Coal-Fired Turk

06/12/2013

Firsts are rare-by definition they come only once-and lasts are rare for the same reason.

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