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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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Austin Energy Selects Gemini for 30-MW, Solar Project

LCG, March 6, 2009--Gemini Solar Development Company LLC announced yesterday that it was selected by Austin Energy to construct a 30-MW, solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Texas. The solar facility will be built approximately 25 miles east of Austin at a 300 acre site owned by the City of Austin. The facility is scheduled to be completed and generating electricity by the end of 2010.

Gemini Solar is a joint venture formed in October 2008 between Suntech Power Holdings Co., a Chinese manufacturer of PV modules, and MMA Renewable Ventures, a subsidiary of Municipal Mortgage & Equity, LLC. Gemini Solar announced that it will own and operate the solar electric generating station, and Austin Energy will buy the electricity under a 25-year, non-escalating power purchase agreement (PPA).
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