The federal government regulatory arms are taking steps to raise the fixed cost of virtually all organizations as the addition rules are being enforced.
Conflicting electric rules upset balance of power
EPA order may force shutdowns, plant operators say
By PUNEET KOLLIPARA, WASHINGTON BUREAU Houston Chronicle
WASHINGTON — New environmental regulations, coming amid warnings that Texas might not meet its electricity needs next summer, could set up a legal dilemma for regulators, grid operators and generators.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which takes effect Jan. 1, requires plants in 28 states including Texas to cut smog- and soot-forming emissions that cross state lines.
Although they have beyond Jan. 1 to come into compliance, power plant operators and their political supporters say the rule will force shutdowns of power plants needed to keep U.S. grid…