NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
EPA repeals greenhouse gas emission limits for coal and natural gas power plants
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The Environmental Protection Agency announced it is repealing rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and natural gas-fueled power plants and is taking steps to prevent future administrations from regulating climate pollution from these sources. The rule change is set to take effect soon after publication in the Federal Register and is expected to face immediate legal challenges from environmental groups.
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The repeal lifts federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, saving industry over $300 billion in costs while removing regulatory constraints on coal and natural gas electricity generation.
Key Facts
- The EPA is repealing rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas-fueled power plants.
- The agency is taking a separate step to prevent future administrations from regulating climate pollution from power plants.
- Revoking the Biden-era power plant rule is estimated to save industry more than $300 billion in costs.
- The power plant rule repeal is set to take effect soon after publication in the Federal Register.
- The EPA revoked a scientific finding earlier in the year that served as the central basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions, eliminating standards for cars and trucks in February.
- The EPA argued in a prior proposal that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous pollution or climate change under the Clean Air Act.
- Coal, gas, and oil-fired power plants account for about one-quarter of the nation's total climate pollution.
Who's Mentioned
PersonDoug Burgum“Interior Secretary hosting a G20 ministerial meeting in Houston.”PersonAaron Szabo“EPA Assistant Administrator discussing utility decision-making.”OrganizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency announcing the repeal of power plant greenhouse gas rules.”PersonChris Wright“Energy Secretary hosting a G20 ministerial meeting in Houston.”OrganizationAmerica's Power“Trade organization for the U.S. coal fleet.”PersonJoe Biden“Former Democratic President whose administration enacted climate change regulati”PersonVickie Patton“General counsel for the Environmental Defense Fund.”PersonAl Gore“Former Vice President criticizing the EPA's action.”PersonDonald Trump“Republican President whose administration is rolling out deregulation efforts.”PersonBarack Obama“Former Democratic President whose administration addressed industrial pollution.”PersonLee Zeldin“EPA Chief hosting a G20 ministerial meeting in Houston and targeting environment”PersonMichelle Bloodworth“CEO of America's Power.”PersonSeth Borenstein“AP Science Writer contributing to the story.”OrganizationEnvironmental Defense Fund“Environmental group commenting on the rule change.”