In the news today…
Utilities:
- Utility Dive reports that members of Congress call for language in the next stimulus bill that would prohibit utilities from disconnecting customers during and immediately after the pandemic.
EPA:
- Roll Call and EcoWatch report EPA has finalized a new rule pertaining to MATS.
- Mining.com, The Hill, E&E Greenwire and Argus report the Trump administration on Thursday attacked the legal basis of requirements to capture mercury and other heavy metal pollution from power plants, setting the stage for a court to potentially toss out the mandates altogether.
Mining:
- Yahoo Finance reports President Trump has put together a list of industry leaders to discuss reopening the economy.
- The Oregonian and WANE report the Trump Administration will release new guidelines for opening the American economy after discussing with industry leaders.
Coal:
- The Guardian reports fossil fuel interests have lobbied for federal assistance.
Wind:
- Bloomberg reports wind turbine makers are finding it increasingly difficult to get necessary parts as suppliers are disrupted by lockdowns and coronavirus spread.