Cumberland Fossil Plant
Coverage of Cumberland Fossil Plant in the Nexus archive.
- Tennessee’s air pollution is about to get worse. TVA’s fossil fuel lawsuit explained
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) plans to continue operating its Cumberland Fossil Plant despite previous retirement schedules, prompting a lawsuit from the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) over Clean Air Act violations. The combined operation of the coal and new gas plants is projected to release significant pollutants linked to health risks.
- Trump admin’s coal investments assist plants with repeated violations
The Trump administration's coal investments have extended the lifespan of the Cumberland Fossil Plant in Tennessee, which has a history of pollution violations. The Tennessee Valley Authority reversed its plan to close the plant after the administration replaced four board members and secured a $46 million federal pledge.
- Trump Administration’s Coal Investments Breathe New Life Into Plants With Repeated Violations
The Trump administration funded 12 coal plants, three of which have been repeatedly cited for environmental regulation violations, raising public-health concerns. The Cumberland Fossil Plant in Tennessee, slated to close by 2023, is among those receiving funding.