EPA Challenges Over Greenhouse Gas Standards Impact Georgia Power Operations
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- Developments
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New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
Environmental and public health groups are challenging a proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to repeal greenhouse gas standards for power plants. The proposed rule would allow coal plants to either use technology to capture carbon emissions or close entirely by 2032. For new natural gas plants, utilities would be required to install carbon capture or reduce operating frequency.
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Why it matters
The potential repeal of these standards changes the financial calculus for Georgia Power. Previously, the utility decided to retire its coal plants because carbon capture was deemed too expensive. The new rules could make continued operation viable through carbon capture.
Georgia Power operates within the state of Georgia, where the US power grid is noted to be lagging behind Asian rivals.
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Who's involved
- Georgia PowerElectric utility whose coal plant retirement strategy is being affected by the rule change.
- Environmental Protection AgencyGovernmental agency whose proposed rule is being challenged in court.
- Southern CompanyParent company and controlling owner of Georgia Power.
- Kim GreeneExecutive leader of Georgia Power.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Georgia PowerSpeculative
Georgia Power might adjust its capital expenditure plans regarding coal plant operation or retirement.
- Southern CompanySpeculative
Southern Company could see changes in the operational costs and investment strategy of its subsidiary.
- GeorgiaSpeculative
Georgia might face increased emissions and associated public health costs if the standards are repealed.
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The entities involved
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Georgia
state of the United States of America
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Georgia Power
electric utility in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Related events
- Georgia oversees major infrastructure projects in Atlanta.
- Georgia Power is modernizing hydro facilities at Bartlett's Ferry in North Georgia.
- County tax rates in Macon follow state law, and the county budget includes utility payments.
- Coal plants in Alabama and Georgia are emitting worst gases, and both regions have worst trending emissions.
- Georgia's Department of Natural Resources manages state parks and historic sites.