Bella Energy Air Permit Gets Sierra Club Nudge
Published Date: 6/23/2025
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Summary
The EPA reviewed a request from the Sierra Club about Bella Energy’s air permit in Arizona. They agreed with some concerns but not all, so Bella Energy’s permit will move forward with a few changes. This means the power plant can operate but must follow stricter air rules soon, helping protect the environment without big delays or extra costs.
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Bella Energy Permit Moves Forward
On December 16, 2024, the EPA granted in part and denied in part a Sierra Club petition filed August 6, 2024, about the Clean Air Act Title V operating permit for the Bella Energy electric generating station. The permit issued by the Pinal County Air Quality Control District will move forward with a few changes, so the Bella Energy plant in Pinal County, Arizona, can operate but must meet the modified permit conditions.
Stricter Air Rules for Local Residents
Because the EPA required changes to Bella Energy's permit, the plant must follow stricter air rules, which should help protect people in Pinal County, Arizona. The order was signed December 16, 2024, after a petition filed August 6, 2024, and lets the permit proceed with those changes.
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