by Michael Hansen | Jun 5, 2021 | Clean Air Journal
This week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) declined to initiate an enforcement action against the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) over Alabama Power’s unjust anti-solar fees. The decision not to act clears the way for a lawsuit against...
by Haley Lewis | Feb 26, 2020 | Clean Air Journal
Legal and Policy Updates: February 26, 2020 Air Permits Below are air permits up for public comment across the state. If you are interested in learning more, or getting involved, please email me at [email protected] or call me at 205-701-4272. County* Facility Type...
by Michael Hansen | Mar 2, 2017 | Clean Air Journal
The Alabama Department of Public Health issues fish advisories for contaminants like methylmercury and PCBs — which are toxins hazardous to human health. ADPH also makes recommendations about portion size and frequency of fish consumed in specific waterbodies. When...
by Michael Hansen | Aug 16, 2016 | Clean Air Journal
Here we go again. Alabama has been named one of the most energy-expensive states according to WalletHub, a website that provides consumers with free financial information and analysis. Source: WalletHub We fared better overall in this year’s report than we did...
by Haley Lewis | Jun 14, 2016 | Clean Air Journal
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States denied certiorari in Michigan v. EPA. This means that SCOTUS rejected Michigan’s and 20 other states, including Alabama, appeal to block the mercury and air toxics standards (MATS). In denying review, SCOTUS upholds...