Work Area
Power Plants
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Decarbonizing the U.S. power sector: Progress and opportunities
To meet its decarbonization goals, the U.S. will need to reduce grid emissions while building a strong electricity grid to connect new, low-carbon energy sources.
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Victory for clean air as D.C. Circuit refuses to block stricter standards for hazardous air emissions from power plants
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has denied attempts to delay the U.S. EPA stricter regulations for hazardous air pollutants.
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Two key ways EPA can fast track air permitting reforms to advance cleaner, low-carbon technologies
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules are essential to decarbonize the U.S. economy and meet national climate goals.
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D.C. Circuit declines to stall carbon pollution standards for power plants in preliminary win for clean air and climate
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denied attempts to block U.S. EPA’s rules setting carbon pollution limits for power plants.
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Advocating for climate and clean air rules after a Supreme Court power grab
The Supreme Court issued a string of decisions expressing remarkable hostility to federal regulatory agencies and public health protections.
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EPA delivers carbon emission reductions from power plants, but work remains
EPA recently finalized carbon pollution standards for existing coal and new gas-fired power plants as required under the Clean Air Act.
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EPA strengthens standards for hazardous air pollutant emissions from power plants
EPA released a final rule updating and strengthening the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for coal-fired power plants.
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EPA finalizes strong carbon pollution standards for existing coal- and new gas-fired power plants
EPA finalized stringent carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing coal-fired and performance standards for new gas-fired power plants.