CleanTechnica•14 days ago
Sierra Club Appeals EPA Approval of South Carolina’s Do-Nothing Pollution Plan
Key Takeaway
This appeal indicates growing regulatory pressure on fossil fuel generation, especially coal, in South Carolina, which could accelerate plant retirements or necessitate significant emissions control investments.
AI Summary
- •The Sierra Club has appealed the EPA's approval of South Carolina's Regional Haze plan, arguing it's insufficient to reduce air pollution, particularly from coal-fired power plants.
- •This legal challenge creates regulatory uncertainty for existing fossil fuel generators in South Carolina, potentially leading to stricter emissions requirements or accelerated plant retirements.
- •Developers and large power consumers should monitor this case for potential impacts on regional power supply, capacity, and the economic viability of traditional generation assets.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Sierra Club appealed the EPA’s approval of South Carolina’s do-nothing plan to reduce air pollution at our country’s most wild and scenic national parks and wilderness areas. The Congressionally-approved Regional Haze program of the Clean Air Act is intended to reduce air pollution, including from coal ... [continued] The post Sierra Club Appeals EPA Approval of South Carolina’s Do-Nothing Pollution Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica .