CleanTechnica•28 days ago
Trump’s EPA Proposes to Reward States for Being Bad Neighbors
Key Takeaway
This proposed EPA policy signals a significant regulatory rollback, potentially prolonging the life of coal assets and easing emissions compliance for states, which could impact the pace of the energy transition and investment in cleaner generation.
AI Summary
- •The Trump EPA proposes to reverse its 2023 disapproval of State Implementation Plans (SIPs) from states failing to meet federal Clean Air Act ozone air quality standards.
- •This regulatory shift is framed as a 'coal industry handout,' potentially easing environmental compliance burdens and extending the operational life of coal-fired power plants in affected states.
- •The policy change signals a significant rollback in environmental enforcement, impacting air quality and potentially altering the competitive landscape for power generation in regions with non-compliant states.
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Article Content
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Trump administration released yet another coal industry handout by proposing to undo the Environmental Protection Agency’s previous disapproval of State Implementation Plans from states failing to meet their Clean Air Act obligations under the federal ozone air quality standard. Previously in 2023 the EPA had ... [continued] The post Trump’s EPA Proposes to Reward States for Being Bad Neighbors appeared first on CleanTechnica .