CleanTechnica•18 days ago
Donald Trump Forgoes Enforcement of Toxic Coal Ash
Key Takeaway
The EPA's extended deadline for coal ash cleanup signals a regulatory environment that may favor existing coal generation by reducing immediate compliance costs, potentially impacting the pace of coal plant retirements and the competitive landscape for new generation.
AI Summary
- •The EPA, under Donald Trump, granted a 33-month extension for polluters to clean up coal ash dump sites, doubling the previously proposed extension.
- •This policy change significantly relaxes environmental enforcement regarding coal ash, delaying compliance obligations for coal-fired power plants.
- •The extension reduces immediate compliance costs for existing coal generators, potentially prolonging their operational lifespan and affecting the economic competitiveness of new, cleaner generation sources for developers and large loads.
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Article Content
Public Health Cannot Wait Almost Three Years Today, Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency gave a group of polluters a 33-month extension to clean up coal ash dump sites. This is twice as long an extension as what the EPA had proposed last year. According to the Sierra Club’s Trump Coal Pollution Dashboard, ... [continued] The post Donald Trump Forgoes Enforcement of Toxic Coal Ash appeared first on CleanTechnica .