PACE Speaks Out at EPA Utility MACT Hearing
Rare Earths Pose Threat to American Energy Independence
May 3, 2011PACE in National Journal: EPA Not Considering Economy, Consumers
June 9, 2011On March 16, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced draft rules seeking to impose strict regulations on coal-fired power plants. The rules, known as the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (or MACT) utility regulations, are some of the most expensive and controversial rules in EPA’s history and would impose higher electricity costs on American families and businesses.
This week, the EPA held three public hearings to discuss the rules, which would set a first-ever national standard to regulate mercury and air toxics. On Thursday, May 26th, Lance Brown, executive director of the Partnership for Affordable Clean Energy (PACE), testified at a public hearing in Atlanta, Georgia.
