Summary
The EPA announced it will not approve Colorado's plan to close certain coal plants. The decision is based on the state's lack of full consent from the plants and non-compliance with the Clean Air Act. The EPA wants to ensure reliable and affordable energy for Colorado.
Key Facts
- The EPA plans to disapprove Colorado's plan to close several coal power plants.
- The plan aimed to control pollution and improve air quality in national parks and protected areas.
- The EPA claims Colorado's plan doesn't meet Clean Air Act requirements.
- Colorado's plan involved closing some power plants without their consent.
- There are concerns that plant shutdowns could disrupt the power grid.
- The EPA emphasizes the need for reliable, affordable energy in Colorado.
- If Colorado does not revise its plan, the EPA may impose a federal plan in two years.
