How new EPA rules may impact one controversial Central Texas power plant

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The new regulations could have implications for the city of Austin, which co-owns a large coal project with the Lower Colorado River Authority.

at existing and newly built natural gas plants. There were also reductions of mercury and other toxic metals and coal plants, plus reductions to toxic wastewater pollutants.

According to the Texas Tribune, the coal-fired power plant in Fayette County, about 70 miles southeast of Austin, is responsible for most of Austin Energy’s remaining carbon emissions. Closing the plant to fight climate change has proven easier said than done.In trying to close its coal power plant, Austin encounters obstacles to going green

 

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