Republicans Warn of Blackouts Under Toughest ‘Green’ Power Plant Standards

House Republicans have warned that implementing the toughest U.S. rules for power plant emissions may imperil Americans’ access to affordable and reliable electricity.
“We’re starting down a path to severe grid reliability challenges throughout the country,” said Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Minerals, during a June 6 hearing.
He highlighted a recent report from the nation’s largest electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection, warning of the potential for power shortfalls by 2030, given the growth in power demand and the rapid pace at which existing infrastructure is being retired….}