In the news today…
Grid:
- KMALand reports that a Missouri lawmaker introduces a bill that would give incumbent utilities first rights to build transmission projects through the state, joining a trend of several other states that have adopted similar policies.
Permitting:
- E&E Daily reports news that the federal government faces a debt limit deadline far sooner than previously expected could give supporters of overhauling the nation’s permitting process a rare boost: an actual deadline to complete negotiations.
Coal:
- Argus reports coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, rose from year-earlier levels for a fourth consecutive month in March.
- Cowboy State Daily reports supporters of Wyoming’s coal industry say some of the state’s media outlets are negative and biased against it, which is not good for what Wyomingites pay for energy or the state’s economy.
EPA:
- Utility Dive reports new public and private funding and expected strong federal power plant emissions reduction standards have accelerated electricity sector investments in carbon capture, utilization and storage,’ or CCUS, projects but some worry it is good money thrown after bad.