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SD Regulators Worry About Future Power Production

SD Regulators Worry About Future Power Production

Chris Nelson Photo: WNAX


Enforcement of clean air rules could squeeze power production in the country.

South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Vice Chair Chris Nelson says the federal rules are aimed at coal fired power plants………

Nelson says regulators are worried about growing demand for electricity not being matched by production…

Nelson says the EPA rules have already caused changes to power production in the state………

 

 

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