U.S. Power Plants Bracing for New EPA Regulations, More Costs

Bloomberg reported that power plants like Dynegy Corp. and Duke Energy Corp. are bracing for new EPA rules regarding water waste, which are expected to levy more cost on an already struggling U.S. coal industry.

As quoted in the market report:

The regulations on water discharges will add to EPA measures on coal-fired generators issued since Obama took office in 2009. The administration’s most-expensive rule would cut mercury and other toxic air emissions from such plants. The measure due tomorrow would prevent similar minerals, arsenic and mercury, in water releases from the plants.

To view the whole Bloomberg report, click here.