Posts Tagged ‘Cumberland Fossil Plant’
TVA sued for violating federal Clean Air Act at its Cumberland Fossil Plant
This week, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club, sued the Tennessee Valley Authority over the utility’s failure to take federally required steps to protect Middle Tennessee communities from the harmful air pollution impacts of running its Cumberland coal plant alongside its newly built Cumberland Gas Plant.
Read MoreGroups speak out on data centers, long-term energy plan at TVA’s quarterly board meeting
In addition to approving the yearly budget, the board voted to approve TVA’s final 2026 Integrated Resource Plan and to create a new rate class for data centers. Environmental groups across the Valley, including Appalachian Voices and CleanUpTVA coalition partners, have been working to shape the outcomes on these critical issues.
Read MoreCoal ash: The next-door neighbor no one is talking about
There are millions and millions of tons of coal ash sitting in unlined ponds and pits right next to our waterways. And right now, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are holding public hearings to gather community input on the future of that waste.
Read MoreGroups threaten TVA with lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations at Cumberland plants
The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sierra Club, has notified the Tennessee Valley Authority of the groups’ intent to sue the federal utility because the construction and operation of its newly built Cumberland Gas Plant alongside the nearby coal plant violates the federal Clean Air Act.
Read MoreJoin Appalachian Voices and partners for a webinar about the Tennessee Valley Authority’s coal plant extensions
On March 25, Appalachian Voices, Sierra Club, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning and our partners will host a webinar about how the Tennessee Valley Authority recently eliminated public input on a major decision that could have lasting impacts on our region.
Read MoreTennessee Valley Authority goes back on commitment to retire dirty coal plants
In an extremely disappointing reversal, the Tennessee Valley Authority announced it is planning to keep its Kingston and Cumberland coal plants operating for the foreseeable future, blowing by its upcoming deadlines to close the polluting facilities.
Read MoreConcerns Over Proposed Cumberland Methane Plant and Pipeline
The Tennessee Valley Authority and Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company push ahead with plans for the Cumberland Pipeline amid concerns for the environment, property and public safety.
Read MoreFederal lawsuit challenges approval of Cumberland Pipeline
The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the Sierra Club and Appalachian Voices, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision to approve the 32-mile Cumberland Pipeline — a dangerous and unnecessary methane gas pipeline.
Read MoreTDEC to hold a public hearing regarding application for modified water permit associated with proposed Cumberland pipeline project
This week, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will hold an informational session and public hearing concerning the proposed Cumberland Gas Pipeline Project.
Read MoreFederal regulators put communities, climate at risk by rubberstamping TVA’s proposed Cumberland Pipeline
FERC’s decision to give the green light to this dangerous methane gas pipeline project ignores the significant and long-lasting damage it will do to the climate, utility customers, and Tennessee communities.
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