Local Congressmen say greenhouse emission regulations should be decided by congress, not EPA

Local Congressmen say greenhouse emission regulations should... (Added: May 24, 2010)

Members of the Eastern Coal Council heard about current legislation and regulations, see different vendors with coal-related supplies, and they network, as they learn about new technologies. (more)

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Local Congressmen say greenhouse emission regulations should be decided by congress, not EPA

Power and coal company leaders spoke to the Council after public officials gave remarks Monday morning.

By: Dana Wachter | 11 Connects - WJHL TV
Published: May 24, 2010

Kingsport, Tenn. -- Coal is such a major player in the economy in Southwest Virginia, and it helps the Tennessee Valley sustain inexpensive energy.
Monday and Tuesday, the Eastern Coal Council meets in Kingsport for their annual conference. Their members come to hear about current legislation and regulations, see different vendors with coal-related supplies, and they network, as they learn about new technologies.
Local Congressmen Phil Roe and Rick Boucher spoke Monday morning; both agreed that emissions regulations should be determined with more input by congress, not regulatory agencies.
The council itself doesn't have a stance on Cap and Trade.
Some members, like the coal miners, are against it, but others think it's fine.
"The utilities primarily," says The Eastern Coal Council's Executive Director, Barbara Altizer. "They are offered incentives in the form of tax credits, and of course, utilities can pass (higher costs) along to the consumer. (The) coal industry didn't get that kind of offer, so it isn't good for coal."
The conference continues Tuesday. Speakers will focus on research and new technologies. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will speak, too.

Local Congressmen say greenhouse emission regulations should be decided by congress, not EPA

Local Congressmen say greenhouse emission regulations should... (Added: May 24, 2010)

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