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Federal Lawsuit Challenges Approval of Cumberland Pipeline

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the Sierra Club and Appalachian Voices, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision to…

EPA Rules Will Lead to Cleaner Air and Water for Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Today, the EPA finalized federal carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants and — for the first time ever — existing coal-fired plants. These critically needed…

Maryland Should Commit to Climate Pollution Reduction Plan Amid New EPA Rules for Power Plants

ANNAPOLIS, Md. â€” Today, the Biden administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for existing coal-fired plants and new gas-fired power plants. These critically needed standards…

Duke Must Rethink Gas Buildout with New Federal Carbon Pollution Rules

CHARLOTTE, NC — Today, the Biden administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for existing coal-fired plants and new gas-fired power plants. These critically needed standards will…

New EPA Rules for Carbon Pollution Should Inspire Cleco to Move to Clean Energy

PINEVILLE, La. — Today, the Biden administration finalized federal carbon pollution standards for new gas-fired power plants and — for the first time ever — existing coal-fired plants. These…

Federal Rules and Funding Help the South Prioritize Pollution-Free Energy

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. â€“ Today, the EPA issued new rules to reduce pollution from power plants that will impact the Tennessee Valley Authority service area. These include the finalized federal carbon…

Groups Petition D.C. Circuit to Review Decision to Extend MVP Southgate Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late yesterday, a number of conservation groups filed a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission decision…

Deadly Kingston Coal Plant to Be Retired

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Today, after years of dedicated community advocacy and activism, the Tennessee Valley Authority finalized its plan to retire the 1,700-megawatt Kingston coal plant in Roane County…

Two Coal Plant Retirements Mark Big Step Forward for Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, La. — After years of dedicated work, clean air advocates in Louisiana scored a victory with the approved retirements of two large coal-fired power plants. Yesterday, the Louisiana Public…

TVA Plows Ahead with Plans for Kingston Gas Plant, Ignores Clean Energy Alternatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Friday, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it will move forward with plans to build a new gas plant and pipeline, forcing families in the Tennessee…