Publication date: April 25, 2024
New EPA Rules to Impact Coal-Fired Power Plants

New EPA Rules to Impact Coal-Fired Power Plants

The Biden administration implements stringent EPA rules affecting coal-fired power plants.

Energy

Coal-fired power plants face the choice of capturing emissions or shutting down under new EPA rules issued. These regulations aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions substantially, serving as a key part of President Biden's aim to eliminate carbon pollution from the electricity sector by 2035. The measures also target toxic wastewater pollutants and coal ash management, promoting the transition to a cleaner energy economy.