Green Harbor

Even though new climate legislation and reform is still being debated, that does not mean the original Clean Air Act doesn’t apply. A Kansas utility company found that out once it agreed to a $500 million fine for greenhouse gas emission violations.

It is unfortunate that some executives and companies believe they can do whatever they want. If you can’t play by the rules then you shouldn’t be playing at all. The Green Sector has its own problems with some companies attempting to “Greenwash“ their products or services.

For several years the Jeffrey Energy Center, which is owned and operated by Westar Energy, has been illegally emitting 2 million tons of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.

In the past several years the Jeffrey Energy Center modified all of it energy production units but failed to install the proper environmental protections. We can only assume they did so believing they could get away with there actions under the prior administration.

However, the U.S. EPA opened an investigation and Westar Energy has agreed to a $500 million greenhouse gas emissions violation as well as agreeing to reduce the Jeffrey Energy Center emissions to 85% below 2007 levels.

Remember, cheaters never prosper and they never have the last laugh.

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