Sierra Club & Earthjustice Argue Against Illegal Coal Plant Extensions in Court

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The Sierra Club and Earthjustice argued in court against the illegal extensions of coal plants by the Department of Energy, which they claim undermine consumer interests and environmental protections. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for energy policy in the United States.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Sierra Club and Earthjustice presented oral arguments before the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in the legal challenge against the Department of Energy’s illegal application of Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act. In May 2025, DOE claimed there was an “energy emergency” and forced the ... [continued] The post Sierra Club & Earthjustice Argue Against Illegal Coal Plant Extensions in Court appeared first on CleanTechnica.