DEP’s Listening Sessions On EPA’s Clean Power Climate Plan Continue Next Week

The next in the series of 14 listening sessions  DEP is holding on the federal Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon emissions from power plants will be held October 28 in Schuylkill County, October 29 in Erie, October 30 in Clarion and Clearfield counties and final one is on November 4 in Lycoming County.

DEP is soliciting comments on the Clean Energy Incentive Program component of the CPP and on the EPA-proposed federal plan that serves as a model rule for states developing their state plans.

Here are just a few of the comments submitted so far--

-- Pennsylvania Environmental Council

-- Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance

-- Energy Coordinating Agency in Philadelphia (Nonprofit)

-- Bernard McGurl, Northeast PA

-- Robert B. McKinstry, Jr., Esq.

-- Waste-To-Energy Recovery Council

-- Exelon Corporation

-- American Lung Association-PA

-- Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

-- PA Coal Alliance

-- United Mine Workers Union

-- PA Manufacturers’ Association

-- Consumer Energy Alliance

-- Michael Hanlon, Americans For Prosperity

Comments on the Clean Power Plan can be submitted onlineClick Here to see comments submitted by others so far.

Click Here for a complete schedule and more information.

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10/26/2015

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