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New power plant emission rules and RGGI go into effect in Pa.

  • Scott LaMar
Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant in Shippingport, Pa., which was retired early in November 2019.

 Reid R. Frazier / StateImpact Pennsylvania

Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant in Shippingport, Pa., which was retired early in November 2019.

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Airdate: Thursday, July 7, 2022

As of last Friday, Pennsylvania’s coal and natural gas power plants will pay for each ton of carbon dioxide they release in an effort to curb greenhouse gases. The rules also link Pennsylvania to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative that runs a shared market for allowances plants must buy for their emissions.

Republican lawmakers and others are challenging the rules in court.

StateImpact Pennsylvania reporter Rachel McDevitt is on Thursday’s Smart Talk with more details.

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