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Trump's EPA Set to Undo Limits on Power Plant Emissions The Trump administration has announced several regulatory rollbacks designed to curb limits on power plant emissions, along with cutting protections for air and water quality. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator…

China Coal-Fired Generation Additions Tied to Economics, Energy Security China’s construction of coal-fired power plants reached nearly a 10-year high in the past year, even as the country also continues a massive expansion of renewable energy installations. A February report South Africa Grants Emissions Exemptions to Coal-Fired Plants in Effort to Avoid Blackouts South African officials will allow some of the country's coal-fired power plants to operate without the need to adhere to regulations on carbon and other emissions. The move comes as…

In Case You Missed It Canada Bitcoin Miner Acquiring Two Pennsylvania Coal Plants A Canada-based crypto mining company is acquiring two Pennsylvania coal-fired power plants as part of its purchase of a digital mining group.

Finland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down The last operating large coal-fired power plant in Finland has shut down, with the facility's operator saying it now will use electricity, waste heat, and heat pumps—along with burning biomass—to… Lawmakers Scrutinize Power Sector's Future as Surging Demand Raises Alarms In a hearing that underscored the mounting challenges facing the American power sector, industry leaders warned Congress that the nation’s power infrastructure is approaching a precarious juncture as unprecedented demand…

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Avoiding Pitfalls in Power and Energy Construction Projects Power and energy construction projects face unique challenges that make effective risk allocation critical to their success. A well-crafted contract serves as the foundation for managing these risks, helping Best Maintenance Practices for Ball Valves in High-Pressure Systems Among the various types of valves on the market, ball valves are critical in high-pressure systems, enabling precise fluid control in industries like power generation, chemical processing, and oil and…

What We’re Watching America’s Power Statement on EPA’s Regulatory Reforms Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that it will reconsider a number of Biden-era regulations, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “Electricity consumers—homes, businesses, factories, and data centers—should be grateful for Administrator Zeldin’s leadership in reconsidering regulations that are forcing coal-fired power plants to close prematurely, undermining the reliability of America’s electricity supply, and increasing electricity prices. Today’s announcement recognizes… Read more by clicking here. ‘Character, Courage, Hope’: Matheson Kicks Off PowerXchange with Message of Co-op Strength NRECA CEO Jim Matheson brought a message of encouragement to electric cooperative leaders at NRECA's annual PowerXchange. In his remarks during the opening general session, Matheson drew upon the inspiring stories of the program's early years, the impact of co-op vision, leadership and unity and even his own family history. He painted a picture of a co-op industry that is uniquely prepared to thrive… Read more by clicking here.

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