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Subsidies for Plant Construction Stir Legal, Financial Concerns

Texas officials are considering subsidizing power plant construction to keep pace with rapidly growing energy demand. But critics of the plan have raised concerns over potential legal battles and the impact on on electricity costs.

by Dave Fehling, Houston Public Media

Steam rises from the stacks at the Martin Lake Coal-Fired Power Plant in Tatum, TX March 30, 2011.
Credit: Tom Pennington

Texas officials are considering subsidizing power plant construction to keep pace with rapidly growing energy demand. But critics of the plan have raised concerns over potential legal battles and the impact on on electricity costs. Read the full story at KUHF News.

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Dave Fehling

HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA