POLITICO Energy

Upwind air pollution is back in court.

Episode Summary

A lawsuit from Maryland and Delaware urging for federal action against upwind states on air pollution is bringing the EPA to court. Pro's Alex Guillen is following the case, which could have repercussions for similar action nationwide. Plus, FERC's controversial vote to set a price floor that would exclude renewable energy and nuclear sources from the large PJM capacity market is drawing mixed reviews.

Episode Notes

Maryland and Delaware are taking the EPA to court over the agency's lack of action against upwind states over air pollution. Plus, two national agencies report the 2010s were the hottest decade on record. And, some largely fossil fuel power producers are supporting FERC's decision to set a price floor at the nation's largest capacity market, as they argue the decision won't hobble the growth of renewable energy.

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