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

	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 - It's a Natural Fit 06/18/2013 Women in power — it’s not just a play on words.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Weekly Coal Production 06/13/2013 The Weekly Coal Production shows how much coal is being produced across the U.S.
	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.