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Evers Files Bill to Block EPA Clean Power Program
November 17, 2015
Two Republican lawmakers want to keep Florida from having to follow new federal clean-energy regulations while the state backs a legal challenge to an Obama administration rule aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power plants. Sen. Greg Evers, R-Baker and Rep. Manny Diaz Jr., R-Hialeah, filed similar legislation Thursday opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan.
The plan, released by the EPA in August, sets limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants and is intended to help states reduce dependence on coal and other fossil fuels while increasing the use of cleaner energy sources. In a news release, Diaz contended the federal rules put thousands of coal-related jobs in the state at risk and could cause “skyrocketing energy costs” by requiring carbon dioxide emissions to be reduced in Florida by 26 percent.
“As a state representative it is my job to ensure that over burdensome regulations do not hurt Florida’s most financially vulnerable citizens,” Diaz said in the release. “It is also my job to push back against a regulation that was adopted by unelected bureaucrats who do not understand what the cost to Floridians will actually be.”
Under the proposed bills, no rules could be implemented in Florida that would limit or attempt to limit carbon-dioxide emissions from existing sources as a means to comply with the federal regulations until either Congress enacts legislation or a final court ruling upholds the legality of the plan.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the federal plan. The lawsuit was filed Oct. 23 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
by The News Service of Florida
Pictured: Gulf Power’s Crist plant in Escambia County. File photo.
Comments
6 Responses to “Evers Files Bill to Block EPA Clean Power Program”
So….we just really can’t afford to save the planet. Bless your heart.
I believe as you do (chuck barnett). I like the idea of taking care of this one world we the people live on. Is it so radical to put some money toward our and our children’s future by keeping this place we live clean and healthy? Anyone who disagrees please just do a quick search of ( china air pollution causes) that is a prime example of what burning coal does unchecked. We created the EPA some 45 years ago because it was needed and Agencies in this country are going to cost money and have some power if they are to be effective.
Anyone know what happened to State’s Rights and Home ( County / City ) Rule.?
Oh….Reality Check….remembered that much state money comes from the Federal Govt. and to try and work without the Fed Dollars ( actually OUR Money ) is like reaching into a bucket of fish hooks while blindfolded.
Follow the money to find the sources.
Not everyone agrees with Senator Evers. Some people believe his decision to oppose this bill is narrow minded, shortsighted and fundamentally wrong headed, and unfair and detrimental to our future. Some people would like to see their children grow up in a clean, healthy world, run by democratic principles and not self-interested, oligarchs like the Koch brothers, and others whose financial interests run counter to the best interests of the people as a whole. Evers obviously knows how to follow the money. We need to put a liberal Democrat in his place…..they’re out there and they’re on the move. Watch out.
Thanks to Senator Evers for trying to put common sense back into law.
Good move, Senator Evers. Thanks for trying to keep those folks in DC in line and from pushing their ridiculous policies on the American people. I am sure that the Feds proposal would only benefit some of their rich buddies who are in the “clean power” business. This is an example of the career politicians getting wealthy of off our backs!
Thanks Senator.