The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a comprehensive set of regulations targeting emissions from fossil fuel power plants. These new rules aim to significantly reduce pollutants such as mercury, arsenic, and carbon emissions, which are known to cause severe health issues, particularly in underserved communities. The regulations mandate the use of carbon capture technology on all existing coal and new gas plants, a move that some critics argue is costly and may destabilize the U.S. energy grid. Additionally, the rules are expected to have a profound impact on the coal industry, potentially leading to its decline as a major source of electricity in the U.S. The U.S. has retired more than 95 coal-derived gigawatts in production, and the EPA has also updated mercury standards.
Another unconstitutional EPA rule from the Biden regime that will be DOA at SCOTUS but not until much harm has been caused: 1. Congress has not authorized EPA to issue regulations that operate as a de facto ban on coal plants. 2. The rule is a de facto ban because it… https://t.co/v7zXhsrK7r
Recently, the Biden White House has been on a remarkable roll when it comes to the environment: first with a new rule on cleaning up power plants, and then with a little-noticed ruling requiring builders to comply with newer energy codes. https://t.co/9fwoogYKs7
US EPA finalizes CO2 limits for power plants, updates mercury standards https://t.co/N58eWEJZr5
The Biden Administration’s regulations are coming so fast and furious that it’s hard even to keep track. The EPA proposed its latest doozy—rules that will effectively force coal plants to shut down while banning new natural-gas plants. https://t.co/hV2i9UG8v9
E.P.A. Severely Limits Pollution From Coal-Burning Power Plants via @NYTimes https://t.co/we1JbVy6Ar
"The Biden EPA’s Plan to Ration Electricity: New rules are designed to eliminate fossil-fuel power plants. Energy scarcity is sure to result" https://t.co/y2srU3mqwc Biden and his policy makers are complete & total MORONS. https://t.co/NVyYB9w2nV
EPA Finalizes Major Power Plant Rules https://t.co/8ov2kiLHqN #Environmental #PowerPlant #Emissions @VanNessFeldman https://t.co/pAzzGELuC0
Let’s call Biden’s radical climate change agenda what it really is: an anti-American energy agenda. These insane policies will do nothing but dismantle our energy sector and pose a massive national security threat. https://t.co/dUpFIbFAxH
EPA Finalizes Rules Curbing Power Plant Emissions, But Climate Groups Slam “Carbon Capture Fantasy” https://t.co/9oUpDywOlK
NEW: @EPA announced a rule to limit harmful air pollution, achieve better health outcomes for vulnerable Americans, and advance environmental justice! Last year, I led 50+ @HouseDemocrats in calling for a strong final MATS rule to limit air pollution. https://t.co/fNBFWW8p4z
Energy efficient building codes are the backbone of our clean and affordable energy future. I’m proud that @HUDgov and @USDA finalized updated codes to reduce emissions and save families money. @FHFA must follow suit and require updated codes for new homes with loans it backs. https://t.co/Q85790odIN
The latest EPA rulings are an example of government overreach that will cause energy prices to rise more. The admin’s attack on energy sources, including natural gas & coal will likely cause energy shortages. Biden’s Green New Deal will hurt our economy. https://t.co/0NkdB9Ltka
The new EPA regulations for coal and natural gas plants are unrealistic and unAmerican. Not only is Biden ceding our domestic energy production to foreign actors he is also willing shrinking our already crippled economy.
Experts say new EPA power plant rules will drive up energy costs and further destabilize U.S. grid The U.S. has retired more than 95 coal-derived gigawatts in production. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/fINuyuiHjB
Biden finalized plans for barring new homes that don't meet the latest and greenest building codes from getting some key federal loans. Efficiency experts called it a "long overdue" step to save energy and shave more than $2 billion off utility bills. https://t.co/pcxvcxQDu5
Dirty fossil fuel power plants are a danger to our health and climate. I welcome these @EPA protections to clean up our air and water and protect public health. It’s critical EPA now develop the next phase of its GHG rule to regulate pollution from existing gas plants, with… https://t.co/zWDRWU8DfN
Severe, government-imposed cuts in carbon emissions raise the cost of electricity and American-made goods. Under EPA’s new rule, power plants would have to invest in more costly equipment or close down. @DFR_Economics https://t.co/tm8c6ybV1x
Biden’s bureaucrats are at it again. This regulation will drastically impact America’s energy security. As we compete with China, we should not be eliminating energy sources. https://t.co/isBl7k5o3N
Federal buildings nationwide will become more energy efficient thanks to the Biden Administration’s action. ⚡️🏢🌎 It’s another step in Democrats’ efforts to meet aggressive climate goals while also creating jobs and saving taxpayers money. https://t.co/38W5k2sB4f
New EPA rules will require carbon capture technology on all existing coal and new gas plants Critics argue that the technology is expensive to scale up to a degree it can have any impact on carbon dioxide emissions. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/Z2UhH4mVoz
Experts say new EPA power plant rules will drive up energy costs and further destabilize U.S. grid https://t.co/4ABmmgVJVp
Daily Briefing | US: EPA severely limits pollution from coal-burning power plants ➡️ https://t.co/olNJH80pqd https://t.co/ip2vzGGRXR
The EPA finalized a long-awaited set of regulations on fossil-fueled power plant emissions. These new rules could mean the end of the coal industry as a source of electricity in the U.S. @TheStephSy reports. https://t.co/EJ4gl4VM8M
EPA Tightens Grip on Fossil Fuel Power Plants: New Regulations Target Discharges, Emissions, and Disposal Issues https://t.co/KSs2fxB9Ca #environmentallaw #emissions #powerplant @ArentFoxSchiff https://t.co/zn8Gg1EU9A
Power generation shouldn’t be a death sentence for the fenceline communities living in the shadow of fossil fuel-fired plants—communities that are disproportionately Black and Brown. I’m proud of @EPA for these new power plant rules that will clean up our air and our climate. https://t.co/DvHoRsTZid
The Biden-Harris Administration’s latest pollution rules will make big cuts in the planet-warming carbon emissions that are devastating for our communities’ health. https://t.co/PvGdaJ5dWS
Pollution from power plants causes significant health issues, especially in underserved communities. @EPA’s rules will reduce pollutants like mercury and arsenic from burning fossil fuels in our air, water, and land, advance #EnvironmentalJustice, and confront the climate crisis. https://t.co/RJGPox7dlQ