Author Archives: Jessica Bell

Supreme Court Declines to Review MATS

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Jessica Bell

Today, the Supreme Court denied certiorari in Case No. 15-1152, Michigan v. EPA. Twenty states had asked the Court to review the D.C. Circuit’s decision to remand the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard (MATS) without vacating the rule.  EPA, certain … Continue reading →

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EIA Releases Construction Cost Data for Generators

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Jessica Bell

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently issued a report that details construction costs for new electric generators at utility-scale power plants installed in 2013.  Most new capacity in 2013 was from natural gas, with average construction costs of $965 … Continue reading →

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EPA Fires Back on MATS, Joined by Generators

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Jessica Bell

Last week, EPA filed its brief in opposition to the petition of twenty states for a writ of certiorari, arguing against Supreme Court review of the D.C. Circuit’s decision not to vacate the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) while … Continue reading →

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Speculation about the Stay’s Effects on CPP’s Deadlines

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Jessica Bell

For those thinking about where the CPP’s deadlines may land, the Institute for Policy Integrity at the NYU School of Law provides some perspectives in its April 2016 report.  The report looks at precedent under the Obama Administration (Cross State … Continue reading →

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EPA Declines to Reconsider New Source Performance Standards

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Jessica Bell

UPDATED 05.06.2016 EPA’s decision was published in the Federal Register on May 6, 2016. On April 29, EPA released its denial of five petitions for reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards, filed by Utility Air Regulatory Group, American Electric Power, Ameren … Continue reading →

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