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The EPA announcement on power plant regulations raises significant concerns about our nation's energy landscape. The rule outlined is unlawful, unrealistic, and unachievable. As electricity demand grows and supply fails to keep up, bad public policy is making the problem worse. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47rhc8s #ReliablePower

Are California-Level Electric Bills the Future? If the EPA gets its way, they might be. Higher electricity prices are showing up elsewhere as coal and other reliable sources of electricity are being forced to retire because of EPA regulations,

The EPA has released new regulations that will close always-available power sources and make it harder to build new ones. 🚨 We need you to speak out and tell Congress to stop these new regulations and support energy policy that keeps the lights on: https://bit.ly/3QMvCcH

🤔Perhaps you remember many controversial discussions about certain long-term market measures in the negotiation period of the #EUElectricityMarketReform #EMD that, among other legislative instruments, has given us the new Regulation 2024/1747 to improve the Union’s electricity market design (published in the Official Journal of the EU on 26th June🗓️). ✅However, I am sure you don’t remember any hot political discussions on the #PROFlexibility measures since there was an EU-wide consensus on the huge benefits of unlocking all kinds of flexibility means and services to make our EU #ElectricitySystem more #resilient, #efficient and #decarbonized. ✅I always like to publicly share that #PROFlexibility exercises are a super-important thing you can do for your #health. It provides you with improved #balance, better #posture, greater #strength and #resilience … and, in doing so, prevents falls and pains. Well, this works not just for your body systems but for the EU #ElectricitySystem as well. ✅In this context, flexibility is one of the #MostMentioned words in 🇪🇺Regulation 2024/1717… more than 8️⃣0️⃣ times. I do not dare to spot all of them … …but I leave you (in my view) the fundamental #PROFlexibility measures that perhaps might help you divulge all the benefits of a flexible electricity system with #MoreEurope #MoreMarkets

It's shocking to see The Wall Street Journal publish such a poorly argued pro-#fossilfuel attack on a federal electricity policy that benefits everyone. Contrary to the WSJ's (weak) primary argument, neither #electricity nor #renewableenergy are political irl: they are critical, life-sustaining resources, like food, water and shelter. No one who is familiar with US electricity policy over the last 20 years should be surprised by FERC's solution to ensuring Americans have access to affordable, reliable electricity. This policy has been years in the making and is critical to modernizing US energy infrastructure.

How much could you save by lowering your energy bills? 💰 We want to hear from you! Your input matters! Share your thoughts and discover the potential savings with CEC. Let’s work together towards a more energy-efficient future! #EnergySavings #Poll

New Report Launch: Dr. Nicholas Harrington's latest research outlines a strategy to reduce consumer electricity prices in the UK. Using both hard and soft systems thinking, the report addresses technical challenges and the human factors driving costs. High electricity prices are a long-term issue. Reducing costs will accelerate heat pump adoption and help decarbonise domestic heating—crucial for the UK's electrification strategy and Net Zero goals. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eAjrxR3u #Decarbonisation #EnergyTransition

📈 Record-High Power Costs? Here's How to Stay Ahead ⚡ The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts record-high power usage in 2024 and 2025, driven by economic growth and electrification trends. For business owners, this could mean rising utility costs cutting into already-tight margins. 💡 At StraightForward Financial Insights, we understand that every dollar counts. Our services are designed to help you identify, protect, and build value in your business—even in the face of fluctuating costs like energy. 💼 Whether it's optimizing your operations to lower expenses, or ensuring your financial statements reflect the true health of your business, we’ve got the tools to turn rising costs into opportunities for efficiency. ✨ The best part? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. 👉 Let us help you navigate rising costs and stay competitive. Visit us at www.straightforward.today to learn how we can tailor solutions to your needs. https://lnkd.in/gW9e6_ak #BusinessTips #FinancialInsights #CostOptimization #BusinessOwnerSupport #RisingCosts

Americans deserve access to electricity at a price they can afford. The power plant rule issued by EPA in April directly undermines the availability, reliability, and affordability of electricity for U.S. consumers. Sunflower, NRECA, and electric cooperatives across the nation argue EPA’s rule is UNLAWFUL because it exceeds EPA’s authority, disregards Supreme Court rulings, and doesn't comply with the Clean Air Act.    Why is it UNLAWFUL? The EPA set the emission standards based on what they believe carbon capture and sequestration technology can achieve in the FUTURE instead of what has been adequately demonstrated to be attainable today. In addition, the rule violates the Clean Air Act, which prohibits EPA from making decisions of "vast economic and political significance” without a clear statement from Congress. This disregards the “major questions doctrine" and is inconsistent with the text, structure, and context of Clean Air Act Section 111.   ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bI4680

We look forward to working on important issues impacting #energy policy with the Trump Administration to help ensure power system reliability as we continue to do our part to deliver a future of economic growth and cost-effective electricity to all Americans. #Inauguration2025