An executive order from President Trump would loosen restrictions on fossil fuel production and lift some restraints on emissions from coal fired power plants.
South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner Chris Nelson says they have opposed those rules from the start
Nelson says the new rules will allow coal fired power plants to stay in production longer
Nelson says power companies can now make long term decisions on their energy mix
Nelson says they see more natural gas power plants, along with wind energy production.
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