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July 4, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Vistra to Shut down Another Texas Coal Plant
Vistra said it would retire the Coleto Creek plant no later than 2027 because it would be too expensive to comply with latest EPA rules.
FERC, DOE, Interior Seen as Keys to Biden Climate Plan
FERC, DOE and the Interior Department will be central to advancing President-elect Joe Biden’s climate goals, speakers told ACORE's Grid Forum.
EPA Sued over Coal Plant Wastewater Standards
Nine conservation groups sued EPA over the agency’s move to weaken standards on water pollution emanating from coal-fired power plants.
Court Sides with NY on EPA ‘Good Neighbor’ Finding
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA to reopen a petition filed by New York, New Jersey and New York City into air pollution coming from upwind states.
EPA Finalizes CPP Replacement
The Trump administration finalized its repeal of the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule.
Wheeler: EPA’s Proposed Budget Cut ‘Common-sense’
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler defended the Trump administration’s proposed 31% cut to his agency’s budget, saying it’s a “common-sense budget proposal.”
Senate ENR Committee Discusses Climate Change
The hearing the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held Tuesday was perhaps less noteworthy for what was said than the fact it even happened.
Wheeler Confirmed to EPA on 52-47 Vote
The Senate confirmed former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA administrator on a 52-47 vote.
ISO-NE Planning Advisory Committee Briefs: Feb. 13, 2019
Energy security continues to be a critical reliability issue for New England as ISO-NE develops its 2019 Regional System Plan.
Overheard at the NARUC Winter Policy Summit
Policymakers and industry officials gathered for NARUC Winter Policy Summit, where they discussed coal and nuclear power, among other topics.

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