Energy and Environment

Utilities warn Rick Perry to keep ‘thumb’ off the energy scale

By John Siciliano
Published May 3, 2018 7:43pm ET
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Utilities warn Rick Perry to keep ‘thumb’ off the energy scale
Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry talks during an event. | (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Utilities are warning Energy Secretary Rick Perry to keep his “thumb off the scale” as he considers options for helping the coal and nuclear industry.

Perry is expected to soon announce whether he will use his limited authority under the Federal Power Act to keep coal and nuclear power plants running indefinitely in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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