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Federal electricity regulators approved a proposal from the largest electric grid operator to prioritize new natural gas power plants over renewable energy sources due to increasing demand for electricity. The decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was supported by gas companies and criticized by environmental groups. The ruling will allow 50 new power plants to receive priority connections, potentially delaying renewable energy projects and impacting grid reliability as utilities and grid operators across the country delay their transition to clean energy amidst rising power demand.
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