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By Isa Cordon, Environmental Intern The withdrawal of EPA’s 2023 Affirmative Defense Rule restores an important compliance protection for power plants and other industrial facilities. While the change reopens a valuable avenue for mitigating enforcement risk associated with unavoidable excess emissions events, it does not lessen the expectation of continuous compliance. Instead, it reinforces the … Continue reading "Affirmative Defense: Records Matter"
CAMS Launches Digital Solutions Platform to Support Data Center Power Demand
Posted on Categories eSPARC NewsAfter decades of relatively modest growth, U.S. electricity demand is entering a period of significant expansion—driven in large part by the rapid buildout of data centers. This shift is creating urgent demand for reliable, scalable, and dedicated power solutions. Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) is uniquely positioned to meet this need. With deep expertise in the development, management, optimization, and … Continue reading "CAMS Launches Digital Solutions Platform to Support Data Center Power Demand"
CAMS Expands Consulting Capabilities with Integrated Advisory Services
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Press Release – 3/12/26 Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS), a fully integrated service provider for energy infrastructure owners, today announced the expansion of its consulting capabilities. By aligning its advisory services within CAMS current eSPARC platform, the company introduces an integrated, multidisciplinary consulting solution designed to support clients at the earliest phases of power plant and … Continue reading "CAMS Expands Consulting Capabilities with Integrated Advisory Services"
Regulatory Update: EPA NSPS 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKKa
Posted on Categories eSPARC NewsBy: Thomas Newhouse, Environmental Associate & Lucian Hill, Director, Environmental Services On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines, under 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKKa (KKKKa). The rule became effective upon publication in the Federal Register and … Continue reading "Regulatory Update: EPA NSPS 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart KKKKa"
ECMPS 2.0 – What do I need to know?
Posted on Categories eSPARC NewsThe EPA’s Emissions Collection and Monitoring Plan System (“ECMPS”) is the tool used for reporting monitoring plans, Quality Assurance data, and emissions data under the Acid Rain program, the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (“CSAPR”), and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (“MATS”) rule. The tool has been in use since 2009, with significant updates made in 2012 to include MATS reporting and in 2015 to include CSAPR. First announced in 2021, ECMPS 2.0 is a web-based replacement for the current desktop … Continue reading "ECMPS 2.0 – What do I need to know?"
U.S. Department of Labor – 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
Posted on Categories eSPARC NewsSince its inception, CAMS has proudly relied on veterans in key roles. Today, veterans contribute across nearly every discipline within the CAMS fleet and our corporate offices. Our commitment to supporting veterans was recently honored by the U.S. Department of Labor with the 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award—recognizing exemplary efforts in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. By … Continue reading "U.S. Department of Labor – 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award"
CIP Compliance Spotlight: NERC CIP-003-9 standard, enforceable April 1st, 2026
Posted on Categories eSPARC NewsBy Vinny McKendree, Director NERC CIP Compliance Back in 2023, the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) published an order approving the proposed Reliability Standard CIP-003-9 put forth by the North American Electrica Reliability Corporation (“NERC”). The agency also approved the associated implementation plan, associated violation risk factors and the retirement of the currently effective standard, CIP-003-8. The … Continue reading "CIP Compliance Spotlight: NERC CIP-003-9 standard, enforceable April 1st, 2026 "
PFAS Listing – Implications for the Power Industry
Posted on Categories eSPARC NewsBy Angela Kim, Environmental Associate Three PFAS-related rulemakings undertaken by the US Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) have the potential to affect the Power Industry. This article explores one final rule, issued under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) and two proposed rules under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”). PFOA/PFOS Listing as a CERCLA “Hazardous Substance” Effective July 8, 2024, EPA designated perfluorooctane sulfonate (“PFOS”) and perfluourooctanoic acid (“PFOA”) and its salts and isomers as hazardous substances under CERCLA (“Hazardous Substance Rule”). This rulemaking allows EPA … Continue reading "PFAS Listing – Implications for the Power Industry"
EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Rules for Power Plants
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By Derek Furstenwerth, SVP, Environmental Services On May 9, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published its final greenhouse gas (“GHG”) regulation for power plants (“Power Plant GHG Rule”) in the Federal Register. This rule became effective on July 8, 2024. The final Power Plant GHG Rule was released as part of a suite of final rules applying to power plants. The other rules address … Continue reading "EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Rules for Power Plants "
New for CIP Standard for Low Impact Facilities
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By Kyle Tobias, NERC CIP and Cyber Security Officer On March 16, FERC issued a new Order approving NERC CIP-003-9. The revision to the standard adds new responsibilities for CIP low impact sites and is scheduled to take effect on 4/1/2026. At the site level, you will need to formally have methods to know when vendors are remotely accessing your systems and the ability … Continue reading "New for CIP Standard for Low Impact Facilities "