Synapse Energy Economics recently released a report titled Don't Get Burned--The Risks of Investing in New Coal-Fired Generating Facilities and addresses the following topics:

• Federally Mandated Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• State Actions that Would Adversely Affect the Need for and the Relative Economics of Coal-Fired Power Plants
• Uncertainties Related to Carbon Capture and Sequestration
• Construction Cost Increases and Schedule Delays
• More Stringent Regulation of Non-Greenhouse Gas Emissions

• Uncertainties regarding the Recovery of Plant Construction and Operating Costs

To view the complete report please click here. (pdf)

Western Resource Advocates also recently released a report on the investment risk of new coal-fired power plants. To view the WRA report click here. (pdf)