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CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Michigan, environmental groups challenge federal order to keep power plant open
Environmental groups and Michigan's attorney general filed separate challenges Wednesday against a federal order that is keeping a coal-fired power plant open this summer. The environmental coalition said there is no energy emergency that would justify keeping Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell plant alive in Ottawa County, near Lake Michigan. The U.S. Energy Department "has no authority to compel Consumers to rehabilitate — and effectively reconstruct — the increasingly unreliable plant, nor to override the state's and utility's decision to replace the plant with less expensive and cleaner sources," the 54-page petition says. Consumers Energy had planned to close the power station by May 31 as part of a transition to cleaner energy. But the Energy Department intervened just days earlier, saying the plant must remain open, at least until late August, because of possible electricity shortfalls in the central U.S. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, known as MISO, manages the flow of electricity in 15 U.S. states and Manitoba in Canada. MISO has said there should be enough electricity this summer, though it cited the potential for "elevated risk" during extreme weather. "This type of order is fairly unprecedented," lawyer Shannon Fisk of Earthjustice said. "It's a fabricated emergency." The Energy Department defended its position. "This administration is committed to ensuring Americans have access to reliable, affordable and secure energy that isn't dependent on whether the sun shines or the wind blows," spokesperson Ben Dietderich said. Consumers Energy said it is complying with the order, noting that the first coal delivery arrived before the planned May 31 decommissioning. It is unclear whether the challenges by Attorney General Dana Nessel and environmental groups would be settled by the end of August when the order expires. Fisk said the order could be extended. A lawsuit also could be pursued. In Pennsylvania, an oil and gas plant was also ordered to keep its turbines running as a hedge against electricity shortages in the 13-state mid-Atlantic grid. The Eddystone Generating Station is just south of Philadelphia on the Delaware River.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Michigan, environmental groups challenge federal order to keep power plant open
Environmental groups and Michigan's attorney general filed separate challenges Wednesday against a federal order that is keeping a coal-fired power plant open this summer. The environmental coalition said there's no energy emergency that would justify keeping Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell plant alive in Ottawa County, near Lake Michigan. The U.S. Energy Department 'has no authority to compel Consumers to rehabilitate — and effectively reconstruct — the increasingly unreliable plant, nor to override the state's and utility's decision to replace the plant with less expensive and cleaner sources,' the 54-page petition says. Consumers Energy had planned to close the power station by May 31 as part of a transition to cleaner energy. But the Energy Department intervened just days earlier, saying the plant must remain open, at least until late August, because of possible electricity shortfalls in the central U.S. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, known as MISO, manages the flow of electricity in 15 U.S. states and Manitoba in Canada. MISO has said there should be enough electricity this summer though it cited the potential for 'elevated risk' during extreme weather. 'This type of order is fairly unprecedented,' said lawyer Shannon Fisk of Earthjustice. 'It's a fabricated emergency.' There was no immediate response to an email seeking comment from the Energy Department. Consumers Energy said it is complying with the federal order. 'The first coal delivery arrived at the plant before the original May 31 decommissioning date,' spokesperson Brian Wheeler said. It's unclear whether the challenges by Attorney General Dana Nessel and environmental groups would be settled by the end of August when the order expires. Fisk said the order could be extended. A lawsuit also could be pursued. In Pennsylvania, an oil-and-gas plant was also ordered to keep its turbines running as a hedge against electricity shortages in the 13-state mid-Atlantic grid. The Eddystone plant is just south of Philadelphia on the Delaware River.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Michigan, environmental groups challenge federal order to keep power plant open
DETROIT (AP) — Environmental groups and Michigan's attorney general filed separate challenges Wednesday against a federal order that is keeping a coal-fired power plant open this summer. The environmental coalition said there's no energy emergency that would justify keeping Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell plant alive in Ottawa County, near Lake Michigan. The U.S. Energy Department 'has no authority to compel Consumers to rehabilitate — and effectively reconstruct — the increasingly unreliable plant, nor to override the state's and utility's decision to replace the plant with less expensive and cleaner sources,' the 54-page petition says. Consumers Energy had planned to close the power station by May 31 as part of a transition to cleaner energy. But the Energy Department intervened just days earlier, saying the plant must remain open, at least until late August, because of possible electricity shortfalls in the central U.S. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, known as MISO, manages the flow of electricity in 15 U.S. states and Manitoba in Canada. MISO has said there should be enough electricity this summer though it cited the potential for 'elevated risk' during extreme weather. 'This type of order is fairly unprecedented,' said lawyer Shannon Fisk of Earthjustice. 'It's a fabricated emergency.' There was no immediate response to an email seeking comment from the Energy Department. Consumers Energy said it is complying with the federal order. 'The first coal delivery arrived at the plant before the original May 31 decommissioning date,' spokesperson Brian Wheeler said. It's unclear whether the challenges by Attorney General Dana Nessel and environmental groups would be settled by the end of August when the order expires. Fisk said the order could be extended. A lawsuit also could be pursued. In Pennsylvania, an oil-and-gas plant was also ordered to keep its turbines running as a hedge against electricity shortages in the 13-state mid-Atlantic grid. The Eddystone plant is just south of Philadelphia on the Delaware River. Ed White, The Associated Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
2 days ago
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- Associated Press
Michigan, environmental groups challenge federal order to keep power plant open
DETROIT (AP) — Environmental groups and Michigan's attorney general filed separate challenges Wednesday against a federal order that is keeping a coal-fired power plant open this summer. The environmental coalition said there's no energy emergency that would justify keeping Consumers Energy's J.H. Campbell plant alive in Ottawa County, near Lake Michigan. The U.S. Energy Department 'has no authority to compel Consumers to rehabilitate — and effectively reconstruct — the increasingly unreliable plant, nor to override the state's and utility's decision to replace the plant with less expensive and cleaner sources,' the 54-page petition says. Consumers Energy had planned to close the power station by May 31 as part of a transition to cleaner energy. But the Energy Department intervened just days earlier, saying the plant must remain open, at least until late August, because of possible electricity shortfalls in the central U.S. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, known as MISO, manages the flow of electricity in 15 U.S. states and Manitoba in Canada. MISO has said there should be enough electricity this summer though it cited the potential for 'elevated risk' during extreme weather. 'This type of order is fairly unprecedented,' said lawyer Shannon Fisk of Earthjustice. 'It's a fabricated emergency.' There was no immediate response to an email seeking comment from the Energy Department. Consumers Energy said it is complying with the federal order. 'The first coal delivery arrived at the plant before the original May 31 decommissioning date,' spokesperson Brian Wheeler said. It's unclear whether the challenges by Attorney General Dana Nessel and environmental groups would be settled by the end of August when the order expires. Fisk said the order could be extended. A lawsuit also could be pursued. In Pennsylvania, an oil-and-gas plant was also ordered to keep its turbines running as a hedge against electricity shortages in the 13-state mid-Atlantic grid. The Eddystone plant is just south of Philadelphia on the Delaware River.
Entrepreneur
2 days ago
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- Entrepreneur
Indana Steel Unveils Advanced Flange Guards for Enhanced Industrial Safety
The groundbreaking safety barriers are designed to stop hazardous chemicals such as acids, steam, and oils from leaking into the workplace, dramatically reducing workplace accidents, equipment losses, and environmental pollution. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Indana Steel, the global industrial safety leader, unveiled its newest innovation—Flange Guard—transcending workplace safety by putting an end to the threat of fatal spray-outs and leaks from high-pressure piping systems. The groundbreaking safety barriers are designed to stop hazardous chemicals such as acids, steam, and oils from leaking into the workplace, dramatically reducing workplace accidents, equipment losses, and environmental pollution. With state-of-the-art materials and cutting-edge technology, Indana Steel is rewriting the standards of industrial safety. Industrial pipes face constant pressure, vibration, and chemical attack, and leakage becomes unavoidable. If left unregulated, the leaks will cause deadly damage, regulatory violations, and costly production shutdowns. Flange Guards, or Flange Spray Shields, provide a hardened protection by surrounding high-pressure spray-outs, guarding man and machine, and making strict compliance to OSHA, ANSI, and EPA standards. Through minimized compliance risk, lower maintenance costs, and improved workplace safety rates, these guards are an economic necessity in every industry worldwide. In chemical processing, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and food manufacturing business operations, to the oil and gas industry, safe and efficient business operations are dependent on Flange Guards. PTFE (Teflon) Flange Guards are specifically well-suited for use within the chemical and pharmaceutical industries given their increased level of resistance towards high-strength chemicals and temperature. Multi-layer mesh-strengthened Stainless Steel (SS316) Flange Guards are employed in offshore or very corrosive applications. Polypropylene (PP) and PVC Flange Guards provide economical choices with medium chemical resistance and easy leak detectability. Transparent and lightweight, Polycarbonate Flange Guards provide instant visual inspection, while pressure- and temperature-resistant fabric Flange Guards provide excellent protection under severe conditions. Indana Steel's innovative Flange Guards establish standards for safety excellence, with new functionality for greater safety. Litmus Leak Indicating Patch can be used to detect leaks before the leaks become disasters, allowing industries to treat potential risks before they turn into risks. Safe fasteners such as Velcro cutouts and drawstring locks provide a repeat fit and effortless installation, minimizing downtime. To ensure its commitment to quality, Indana Steel provides a 24-month replacement warranty on each Flange Guard, ensuring customers with unsurpassed dependability and durability. Proven in actual field usage, Indana Steel's Flange Guards have emerged as an industry changer regarding workplace safety. One of the large chemical plants employing PTFE Flange Guards saw its maintenance costs reduce by 70% as well as a notable reduction in site accidents. One oil refinery employing stainless steel Flange Guards on high-pressure steam lines achieved an 80% reduction in safety violations and a notable reduction in burn injuries. These success stories reveal the significance of Flange Guards in hazardous industrial applications. Approaching nearer to its international reach, Indana Steel exports Flange Guards to top destinations like the United States of America, Europe, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Australia. Dedicated unabashedly to high-performance materials and austere testing, the company keeps extending the boundaries of industrial protection, gaining the confidence of industries all over the world. Indana Steel is also investing in future-generation smart Flange Guards on the basis of Internet of Things (IoT) technology-based real-time leak detection sensors. The future-generation safety devices will provide real-time alerts to the maintenance teams so that the latter can take preemptive measures before the leak becomes a crisis. With the increasing level of workplace safety, such smart solutions will be a part of industrial risk management. Flange Guards are not an afterthought—They're an intelligent investment in workplace safety. Stopping dangerous leaks, enforcing compliance, and optimizing peak performance, they are providing industries with their strongest line of defense against workplace hazards. Indana Steel's new products are helping companies create stronger, safer workplaces. Integrating these cutting-edge Flange Guards is not a question of regulatory compliance—it's about safeguarding people, assets and creating a healthy industrial future.
