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U.S. Coal-fired Generating Capacity Retirements in 2025 Are Less Than 20 Percent of Retirements in 2022

LCG, April 13, 2026--The EIA today released an "In-brief Analysis" of U.S. coal-fired generating capacity retirements in 2025. A highlight of the analysis is that, during 2025, the electric power sector retired 2.6 GW of coal-fired generating capacity at four power plants, which is (i) the least since 2010 and (ii) 5.9 GW less than the planned retirement of 8.5 GW at the beginning of 2025.

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EPA Proposes Rule Changes to Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Requirements to Restore American Energy Dominance

LCG, April 10, 2026--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced yesterday a rule proposing several revisions to the federal regulations governing the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) and the beneficial use of CCR. The EPA designed the rule to encourage resource recovery, allow for site-specific considerations in permitting, and provide regulatory relief while continuing to protect human health and the environment. The EPA will be accepting comments on the rule for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, and it will also hold an online public hearing on the rule.

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Northeast Ups Payout, Confident in Con Edison Suit

LCG, June 29, 2001--Northeast Utilities is in the discovery phase of its lawsuit against Consolidated Edison Inc., Chief Executive Officer Michael Morris told the company's annual meeting yesterday. Northeast filed the suit after a merger between the two companies fell apart.

The suit, filed in the Federal District Court in Manhattan, seeks $1 billion in damages from Con Edison, the parent company for New York City's electric utility. Northeast claims Con Edison weaseled out of a $7.5 billion merger agreement the companies reached in October 1999.

Morris said his company is "more convinced than ever that Con Edison sought a way to lower the price paid for Northeast Utilities or get out" of the 1999 agreement. He added "We are feeling better and better about the lawsuit."

Morris also told shareholders of company plans to spend $800-$900 million over the next five years to double its capacity to move power to Long Island and to increase southwestern Connecticut's supply of electricity.

The Northeast board also increased the company's dividend payout by 25 percent, raising the annual rate to 50 cents from 40 cents.

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