X-CEL Energy customers are about to start feeling the effects of House Bill 1365, the so-called “Clean Air, Clean Jobs Act.” Power producers, elected officials, coal miners and others warned state Democrats last year, that the bill would increase energy rates for Continue reading
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X-CEL Rate Increase Blamed on HB-1365
EPA Regional Administrator Sets Date for Craig Visit
The Region 8 Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to travel to Moffat County for a Town Hall style listening session regarding new carbon emissions rules. Moffat County Commissioner John Kinkaid invited Shaun McGrath to Craig while in Denver testifying against the new rules last week. Kinkaid Continue reading
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Experts Say EPA Rules will Cripple Local Economy
The Energy Information Administration says 19 states got more than half their electricity from coal-fired power plants in 2013. Colorado, which generated 64% of its electricity from coal, was one of them. The industry also provides coal miners in the Centennial State with about 2,000 jobs. That’s according to Continue reading
Residents Encouraged to Join Rally Against EPA Rules
The coal industry and Moffat County officials are urging residents to participate in next week’s rally for coal miners and power plant workers. The rally will be held near the state Capitol on the 29th, the first day of hearings being held in Denver. Moffat County Commissioner John Kinkaid will lead off the first day of Continue reading
