power plant
noun
1
: an electric utility generating station
2
: an engine and related parts supplying the motive power of a self-propelled object (such as a rocket or automobile)
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That would cripple the legal basis for limiting emissions from things like power plants and motor vehicles.
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Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, Zeldin announced intent to remove and scale down air pollution limits on power plants.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 31 July 2025
The power plant is typically permitted to operate up to 438 hours per year when burning fuel under a consent agreement with the Maryland Department of the Environment.
—Katharine Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2025
Last year approximately 90% of new power plants in the U.S. and around the world used clean energy.
—Carl Yaeckel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, Zeldin announced intent to remove and scale down air pollution limits on power plants.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 31 July 2025
The power plant is typically permitted to operate up to 438 hours per year when burning fuel under a consent agreement with the Maryland Department of the Environment.
—Katharine Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2025
Last year approximately 90% of new power plants in the U.S. and around the world used clean energy.
—Carl Yaeckel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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“Power plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20plant. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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