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
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Experts Say EPA Rules will Cripple Local Economy
Colorado Lawmakers React to New EPA Rule
Colorado lawmakers are split, mostly along party lines, when it comes to reactions to the EPA’s rollout of new carbon emission control measures yesterday. Both Senators, Michael Bennet and Mark Udall praised the new rules as a victory in the fight against climate change. The rules are expected to cost Americans Continue reading
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McCarthy Rolls Out New Carbon Emission Rules
President Obama decided to let EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy roll out new EPA rules on carbon emissions today, instead of announcing them himself. The rules are expected to cost the U.S. economy over Continue reading
Deadline Looming For Comments on Transmission Lines
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