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The Coal Plants Bill
Tax credit helps keep coal plants running, promises cheaper power
Relating to providing a credit against the business and occupation tax imposed on coal-fired electric generating units to help off-set environmental compliance costs
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
If passed, the bill would let coal power companies lower their taxes by 35% of pollution‑control costs, hoping to keep plants open and electricity cheaper for residents.
Our take
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Citizens could see lower electric bills if the credit keeps coal plants running, but the state will lose tax revenue and may delay a shift to cleaner energy.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill proposes a tax credit of 35% of qualifying environmental equipment expenses.
- Credit cannot reduce tax liability by more than 50% in a given year.
- Unused credit can be carried forward up to five years.
- Goal is to extend life of coal‑fired plants and lower electricity costs.
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