Groups critical of costly investment in plant as it transitions to natural gas
Owners of a coal plant in southeastern Wisconsin will spend nearly $90 million on a treatment system that seeks to reduce pollution from its wastewater. The changes are tied to federal regulations that seek to limit contamination from coal waste in surrounding waterways.
In December, the Public Service Commission signed off on pollution controls for the 1,200-megawatt Elm Road Generating Station in Oak Creek, which is primarily owned by We Energies. Critics of the project say it makes no sense to invest more in the plant as the utility transitions it to natural gas...
In December, the Public Service Commission signed off on pollution controls for the 1,200-megawatt Elm Road Generating Station in Oak Creek, which is primarily owned by We Energies. Critics of the project say it makes no sense to invest more in the plant as the utility transitions it to natural gas...
Ken Notes: Again even if the plant stops burning coal tomorrow, they will need pollution controls in place until the coal and ash piles are 100% remediated -- a long and expensive process...
Share this article on you social outlets
Our Sponsors
- - Volume: 10 - WEEK: 5 Date: 1/24/2022 11:30:13 AM -