Ruling rejects state PUC contention it lacked jurisdiction for environmental study of border plant’s CO2 releases before approving bi-state power purchase agreements.
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Month: January 2020
Court Orders Minnesota Enviro Review of $700M Gas Plant in Wisconsin
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission must reconsider if an environmental review is needed for a $700-million, 525-MW natural gas plant proposed for construction in neighboring Wisconsin, a Minnesota appeals court said in a Dec. 23 decision.
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Remotely Operated Machines Deployed at Ala. Coal Ash Site
Consolidation and management of coal-ash is dirty, dangerous work, and heavy equipment brought in to shift and compact the waste from coal-fired power plants can pose a hazard for workers.
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Obituary: Former Pepper Construction CEO Dave Pepper, 59
Executive expanded family contractor reach and championed education
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Management Successions Launch 2020
Former HNTB aviation exec Jim Tuttle dies at 77
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Product Snapshot: Pliers and Handheld Blower
This new to the U.S. collection of pliers from SATA Tools features 26 individual or package options for automotive and industrial mechanics.
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Pulse: Project News for the Week of January 13, 2020
Whole Oceans is planning to construct an Atlantic salmon farm aquaculture facility at the former Verso Paper site in Bucksport.
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Facade Inspection Scrutinized Following Death in New York City
After falling debris kills woman, industry members look at facade laws around the country
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Construction Economics for January 13, 2020
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
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Chile Bridge Construction Apparently Unaffected as Cost Dispute Boils Over
Completion of the $740 million crossing is delayed by at least 5 years.
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