Industry Report

摘要

Another EPA rule scheduled to become effective by 2012, the transport rule, could impact some utilities significantly, Flaherty said. The transport rule aims to reduce interstate transport of upwind state emissions from power generators that contribute to air quality problems in downwind states. It will force some utilities to scrub their coal units or retire them. ICF International, a provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, recently released its Integrated Energy Outlook for the fourth quarter of 2010. This most recent outlook provides updated insights into how new regulations being developed by the EPA will impact U.S. energy markets during the next 20 years. The outlook projects that nearly one-fifth of the U.S. coal fleet could retire in response to new air, waste and water regulations during the next 10 years.