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Cleveland Thermal LLC, Environmental Crimes, Ohio 2023
Cleveland Thermal LLC, a local energy provider, has agreed to replace three coal-fired boilers with new natural gas-fired boilers under the terms of a proposed consent decree, federal authorities announced. The move is expected to significantly reduce sulfur dioxide emissions in downtown Cleveland.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Cleveland Thermal undertook major modifications to two boilers in 2005 and 2006, but failed to obtain the necessary permits and use the best available control technology for sulfur dioxide and achieve the lowest emission rate for nitrogen oxides.
The United States alleges that significant amounts of excess sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides have been and continue to be released into the air, harming public health and the environment. These pollutants contribute to premature mortality, asthma attacks, acid rain, smog, and other adverse effects.
Under the proposed consent decree, Cleveland Thermal will shut down the two coal-fired boilers and a remaining coal-fired boiler at its facility on Hamilton Avenue. The company will replace the lost capacity with new natural gas-fired boilers, one of which will begin operation by the end of November.
Cleveland Thermal will also have the option to install and operate a new natural gas-fired cogeneration facility. Injunctive relief is estimated to cost $16 million, and sulfur dioxide emissions are expected to be reduced by approximately 900 tons per year.
Cleveland Thermal will pay a penalty of $75,000 and perform an Environmental Mitigation Project worth $350,000. The consent decree is subject to a 30-day public comment period and court approval.
Cleveland Thermal LLC, located at a facility on Canal Road, owns and operates a facility that houses three coal-fired boilers. The boilers generate steam for distribution to customers in downtown Cleveland.
The company will replace three coal-fired boilers with new natural gas-fired boilers in order to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions, according to federal authorities. Cleveland Thermal will pay a penalty of $75,000 and perform an Environmental Mitigation Project worth $350,000 under the proposed consent decree.
Cleveland Thermal LLC will replace three coal-fired boilers with new natural gas-fired boilers under the proposed consent decree. The new boilers are expected to significantly reduce sulfur dioxide emissions in downtown Cleveland.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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