In March 2011, TCE filed a federal lawsuit aimed at cleaning up air pollution from the Lower Colorado River Authority's (LCRA) and the City of Austin's coal-fired power plant located between Austin and Houston. The lawsuit seeks civil penalties for thousands of Clean Air Act violations.

To read more see:

Enviro Groups to Sue Coal Plant Touted by Texas as Permitting Success

Environmental groups sue Lower Colorado River Authority

LCRA and Fayette power plant warned of potential law suit

TCE members who live, work, and recreate in Fayette County and other areas affected by the power plant's air pollution will breathe easier when the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Austin clean up this dirty coal plant.

The power plant is also one of the nation's top emitters of dangerous mercury air pollution. Click here to find out more about the mercury pollution problems at coal-fired power plants including the LCRA Fayette Plant.

Click here to read the Motion for Summary Judgment

Click here to read the First Amended Complaint in our lawsuit.