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Lamar Repowering Project, Seeking Title V Air Permit from State Health Department
Lamar, Colorado – The Lamar Utilities Board and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) have agreed to the terms of a Compliance Order to resolve all outstanding air quality permit violations at the Lamar Repowering Project, a coal-fired power plant operated by the Lamar Utilities Board on behalf of the Arkansas River […]
Lamar Repowering Project Delays Resumption of Online Operation
Coal-fired operations at Lamar Light and Power may be pushed back until June, according to light plant superintendent, Rick Rigel. Two areas need to be addressed, boiler operation and efficiency within the limits of the air quality permit for emissions. Rigel said the furnace’s air supply systems need improvement to provide sufficient ‘overfire air’ for the […]
Lamar Utilities Board Responds to Second WEG Light Plant Lawsuit
Rick Rigel, superintendent of Lamar Light and Power claims the recent statements made by WildEarth Guardians spokesperson, “appear intended to inflame passions and distort efforts being made by ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, and LUB to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.”, Rigel said in a press release issued March 29 in opposition to the second […]