Coal plant owners say DOE 'emergency' order to run it violates Constitution
7 hours ago
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- #Constitutional Rights
- #Energy Policy
- Colorado power unit owners claim DOE violated their Constitutional rights by ordering them to keep a coal-fired generator operational.
- The order is argued to be a 'physical and regulatory taking' without just compensation, violating the Fifth Amendment.
- DOE justified the order under emergency powers, citing a power supply shortfall in several states.
- Owners argue the unit is uneconomical, requiring frequent repairs, and that customers will bear the costs.
- The order disrupts long-term resource planning and investment in alternative energy sources like solar.
- Legal challenges are pending, questioning the emergency basis of DOE's orders and their impact on utilities and customers.