American government’s war on coal and electricity supply because they love people so much
Report: More than 200 coal-fired generators slated for shutdown
By Michael Bastasch, dailycaller.com | September 21, 2012
‘Within the next three to five years, more than 200 coal-fired electric generating units will be shut down across 25 states due to EPA regulations and factors including cheap Natural Gas, according to a new report by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE)…
‘According to ACCCE, coal provides more than half of North Carolina’s power. Poorer areas, like Red Springs, where a number of residents are on fixed income or live below the Poverty line, are adversely affected by higher electricity bills because they eat up a greater portion of their income….’
New Analysis Shows EPA Rules To Shut Down Coal Units In 25 States
American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, www.americaspower.org | September 18, 2012
‘…Results of a new analysis show that more than 200 coal-based electric generating units are scheduled to be shut down due, at least in part, to regulations issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The new analysis released today by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity shows the 204 closing coal units are spread across 25 states and represent 31,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity….’
‘“This is further evidence that EPA is waging a war on coal, and a war on affordable electricity prices and jobs. EPA continues to ignore the damage that its new regulations are causing to the U.S. economy and to states that depend on coal for jobs and affordable electricity,” said Mike Duncan, president and CEO of ACCCE….’