21Oct

Former EPA Official: Clean Power Plan Won’t Survive

Via RTO Insider: BALTIMORE — Former Environmental Protection Agency official Jeff Holmstead says he hasn’t made predictions on how the courts will rule on previous environmental rules affecting the electric industry. But Holmstead, former EPA assistant administrator for air and radiation, says he’s very confident that the agency’s new carbon emission rule, the Clean Power […]
21Oct

Answers Must Address the Root of the Drug Problem

Via The Charleston Gazette: Thank you President Obama for coming to West Virginia to discuss the rampant drug problem faced by our state, our region and, indeed, our nation. Perhaps no place has been more affected by the scourge of drugs — both prescription and illegal — than West Virginia. And perhaps no place in […]
20Oct

EPA’s Plan on Clean Power Oversteps Federal Authority

Via The Gazette:  The quest for cleaner energy is one of the great challenges of the 21st century and has fueled many “green” initiatives in recent years. But something troubling is coming down the pike now that the Obama administration has announced its new “Clean Power Plan” (CPP). In a full-speed-ahead quest to lower carbon […]
19Oct

Texans Warned of ‘Rolling Blackouts’ if EPA Clean Power Rule is Implemented

Via WOAI 1200: A business group is warning today that the controversial Clean Power Plan presented last month by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could leave Texas customers with rolling blackouts, and no electricity when they turn on the light switch, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports. the group Balanced Energy for Texas says implementing of […]
15Oct

Sens. Heitkamp, Wicker See Unattainable Standards in ‘Clean Power Plan’

Via KFYR-TV Posted: Tue 5:47 PM, Oct 13, 2015 By: Peter Zampa, Washington Correspondent The Environmental Protection Agency’s ‘Clean Power Plan’ has stirred controversy throughout the United States. Some senators believe the administration is setting unachievable standards for carbon dioxide and ozone reductions. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., and Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., say the standards […]
14Oct

North Dakota Will Fight Clean Power Plan

Via The Bismarck Tribune  21 hours ago • By Jessica Holdman North Dakota’s response to limits on carbon dioxide emissions from coal plants will be a two-track approach — litigation and preparation. North Dakota Department of Health will create the state implementation plan to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan while […]
13Oct

Coal Must Remain Part of State’s Power-Source Portfolio

Via the St. Cloud Times  Rep. Jim Newberger, District 15B 12:02 p.m. CDT October 12, 2015 Letters The Sept. 26 letter “No coal does not mean closing Sherco” suggests transitioning the Xcel Energy Sherco power plant in Becker toward clean energy, such as wind power, instead of shutting it down. It fails to mention Xcel […]
09Oct

WV Attorney General Submits FOIA to EPA for Clean Power Plan

Via WBOY By Nick Farrell West Virginia’s attorney general is leading a bipartisan coalition seeking information from the EPA on its Clean Power Plan. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey made a Freedom of Information Act request to learn why the rule hasn’t been published in the federal register. Until that rule is published, states that disagree […]
07Oct

World Coal Association’s Sporton Discusses Global Disconnect on Industry’s Future

Via E&E TV Wednesday, October 7, 2015 What is the global coal industry seeking from governments at this December’s United Nations climate meeting in Paris? During today’s OnPoint, Benjamin Sporton, chief executive of the World Coal Association, explains why he believes developing nations will continue to rely on coal, even as they bring more clean […]
06Oct

Clean Power Plan Will Kill More Montana Jobs

Via The Billings Gazette October 04, 2015 7:00 pm As you know, coal is big part of many people’s lives here in Montana. It powers our homes, schools and essential services all across our state and America for that matter. You may also be aware of the EPA’s latest assault on the coal industry, in […]