A federal appeals panel on Friday struggled with what constitutes an energy emergency, as judges heard arguments over the Trump administration’s decision to delay the retirement of a Michigan coal plant.
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit asked a series of questions on how to define an emergency under the Federal Power Act and whether it depends on the need for immediate action.
“If it’s a risk of a significant shortage, but the shortage isn’t going to happen for a little while—but in order to avert that shortage ...
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