Indeck states in its complaint that its Corinth power generating plant burns natural gas, a clean-burning fuel, and produces both steam and electricity in one of the most efficient power plants in New York.
As a natural gas-burning power plant with steam sales, it will be extremely difficult for Indeck to reduce its CO2 emissions as required under a cap-and-trade program under RGGI. Indeck cannot substitute natural gas for coal, as it burns no coal. Such fuel substitution is one way to emit less CO2 for a given amount of power and steam produced.
The lawsuit is in the initial stages, but will be watched closely by myself and others around the country.
Roger E. Sowell, Esq.
Climate Change Attorney
Mr. Sowell may be reached at his legal website.
h/t to WattsUpWithThat.
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