Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Consider Governor's Power Plant Carbon Pricing Plan

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a governor can force power plant owners to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions without legislative approval.
If approved, Pennsylvania would become the first major fossil fuel-producing state to adopt carbon pricing, which would raise over $1 billion.
Republican lawmakers and fossil fuel interests oppose the plan, arguing it will hurt Pennsylvania's energy industry and raise electric bills.
Governor Josh Shapiro continues fighting for the plan and has assembled a task force to find an alternative if it's rejected.
The case will determine whether Pennsylvania's governor can act without lawmakers to curb power plant emissions.