EPA rules could close coal-fired power plants in Texas, ERCOT chief says

Philip Jankowski | Source: Dallas Morning News | Posted 06/24/2024

Texas has joined a lawsuit to block the regulations, meant to cut air pollution and address climate change. AUSTIN — ERCOT’s chief is crying foul over new environmental regulations that the head of the state’s power grid operator said could erode the power grid’s resiliency. Pablo Vegas, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said during a recent meeting of ERCOT’s board that the new emissions rules for fossil fuel power plants, set to take effect July 8, are “exacerbating the reliability risks given forecasted load growth.”

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ERCOT’s chief raised concerns over new environmental regulations that could impact the power grid’s resiliency. These regulations aim to limit mercury and greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants, potentially leading to the decommissioning of all 10 coal plants in Texas.

While environmental advocates support the regulations for reducing air pollution and addressing climate change, ERCOT and industry groups argue that the rules may jeopardize grid reliability and hinder investments in natural gas power plants. Texas, joining other states, is challenging the regulations in court, with implications for the future energy landscape in the state.

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