On 25 April 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced a rule setting greenhouse gas emission control requirements for existing coal-fired and new or substantially modified gas-fired power plants. This rule is part of regulations under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act that address greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units. The final rule took effect on 8 July 2024.
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New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule
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2024
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08/07/2024
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Energy, Industry
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US Clean Air Act
- Clean Air Act
- New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule
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