Two fossil fuel trade associations are pursuing a legal battle to have the Illinois Zero Emissions Credit (ZEC) ruled unlawful. The Natural Gas Supply Association and the American Petroleum Institute claim the state's programme infringes on the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and unfairly favours in-state nuclear generators with subsidies, discriminating against other suppliers. The associations said Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania were considering enacting programs similar to ZEC. In an unusual move, both groups filed suit in federal court last week, arguing that the ZEC is unconstitutional because it violates states' rights under the US Constitution.
Two fossil fuel trade associations are pursuing a legal battle to have the Illinois Zero Emissions Credit (ZEC) ruled unlawful. The Natural Gas Supply Association and the American Petroleum Institute claim the state's programme infringes on the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and unfairly favours in-state nuclear generators with subsidies, discriminating against other suppliers. In an unusual move, both groups filed suit in federal court last week, arguing that the ZEC is unconstitutional because it violates states' rights under the US Constitution.