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Looks like EPA haze rules will shut down some coal plants
The visual impact to national parks of coal fired generation is an area subject to EPA regulatory control. These rules have been in the works for about 10 years.
EPA issues tough emissions rules for Wyoming coal plants
By Ethan Howland Jan. 13, 2014
Dive Brief:
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued tough air emissions rules for certain coal-fired power plants in Wyoming, but the standards may not be as strict as proposed rules released in mid-2013.
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Dive Insight:
This summer, PacifiCorp said that the EPA's initial proposal would force the utility to retire some of its coal units in Wyoming. Utilities in Arizona and New Mexico have developed plans, and in one case executed plans, to retire coal-fired units as compromise measures in meeting their regional haze requirements. Now that Wyoming's rules are out, PacifiCorp and other utilities may make similar proposals.
By Ethan Howland Jan. 13, 2014
Dive Brief:
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued tough air emissions rules for certain coal-fired power plants in Wyoming, but the standards may not be as strict as proposed rules released in mid-2013.
<snip>
Dive Insight:
This summer, PacifiCorp said that the EPA's initial proposal would force the utility to retire some of its coal units in Wyoming. Utilities in Arizona and New Mexico have developed plans, and in one case executed plans, to retire coal-fired units as compromise measures in meeting their regional haze requirements. Now that Wyoming's rules are out, PacifiCorp and other utilities may make similar proposals.
A bit more here (including links to original docs) http://www.utilitydive.com/news/epa-issues-tough-emissions-rules-for-wyoming-coal-plants/214075/
Drip, drip, drip....