DENVER - An environmental group is suing Xcel Energy, saying the utility isn't doing all it can to cut mercury emissions from a new coal-fired unit at a Pueblo power plant. WildEarth Guardians says in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday that Xcel is violating federal environmental laws by failing to obtain the approval required by the federal Clean Air Act. "Xcel Energy is plowing ahead to fire up its smokestack without first ensuring full protection of public health and welfare.That's not only dangerous, it's illegal," said Jeremy Nichols of WildEarth Guardians' Denver office. The $1.3 billion unit, the third at the Comanche Generating Station, will produce 750 megawatts of electricity — enough for approximately 750,000 households. Construction is under way. Xcel and state health officials say the company has a permit that sets... [read full story]
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DENVER—An environmental group is suing Xcel Energy, saying the utility isn't doing all it can to cut mercury emissions from a new coal-fired unit at a Pueblo power plant. WildEarth Guardians says in a federal lawsuit filed...
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DENVER - An environmental group is suing Xcel Energy, saying the utility isn't doing all it can to cut mercury emissions from a new coal-fired unit at a Pueblo power plant. WildEarth Guardians says in a federal lawsuit filed...
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