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EPA regulations force Texas utility layoffs and closures

A recent spotlight and news release from Texas-based utility, Luminant, highlights the drastic changes being brought about by new EPA regulations. The text of the spotlight indicates that the utility has been forced to idle at least two coal-fueled generation … Continue reading

15. September 2011 by Jason Hayes
Categories: CSAPR, Emissions, Environment, EPA, ERCOT, Marketplace Information, Regulation, Texas | Tags: , , , , | 2 comments

Heatwave compounding costs of EPA “trainwreck”

One section of an August 4 Platts Energy week article reveals the added stress that EPA regulations are causing for the nation’s utilities. Mother Nature can oftentimes make life difficult for generators; the current heatwave is the perfect example. However, … Continue reading

05. August 2011 by Jason Hayes
Categories: CSAPR, Energy, EPA, Policy | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off on Heatwave compounding costs of EPA “trainwreck”