INTRODUCTIONThe United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized four separate rules1 (Power Plant Rules) that set new standards for power plant emissions in the United States. CARBON POLLUTION STANDARDS FOR NEW GAS AND EXISTING COAL POWER PLANTSEPA issued a final rule for existing coal-fired and new natural gas-fired power plants. Steam Electric Power Generating ELGs apply to all power plants that generate electricity through the creation of steam). Agency, Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of Standards to Reduce Pollution from Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants (Apr. 16 See Maxine Joselow, New rules will slash air, water and climate pollution from U.S. power plants, WASHINGTON POST (Apr.

Source: Washington Post May 14, 2024 20:20 UTC