Environmental Groups Sue DOE Over Decision to Keep Aging Plant Operational
Environmental groups have taken legal action against the Department of Energy (DOE) over its decision to keep two units of the 5-decade-old Constellation Energy's Eddystone Generating Station operational. The plant, set to shut down permanently, is now the subject of lawsuits filed by the Sierra Club and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
The DOE's emergency order, issued under President Trump's national energy emergency declaration, claims the units are still needed due to energy demands in parts of the electrical grid served by PJM Interconnection. This decision is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to boost fossil fuels amid growing demand on the grid.
Caroline Reiser, a senior attorney at the NRDC, argues that the order will lead to higher energy bills and increased air pollution for Pennsylvania families, without any benefit of keeping the plant online. Environmental groups are challenging the DOE's orders, stating that they extend the lifespan of an aging oil and gas-fired power plant without proper justification.
The DOE's emergency orders, extending the life of the Eddystone Generating Station, have sparked legal action from environmental groups. The lawsuits challenge the DOE's justification for keeping the plant operational, citing potential negative impacts on consumers and the environment. The outcome of these legal proceedings will determine the future of the plant and its impact on the region's energy landscape.
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