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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Thursday that it plans to remove existing natural gas power plants from a set of carbon capture regulations the industry saw as too demanding.
The EPA did confirm a timeline for finalizing their final policy proposal by April, saying it will have regulations for new gas plants, as well as the entire coal-fired fleet. An addition to the policy will also be rules for formaldehyde and nitrogen dioxide .
“The agency is taking a new, comprehensive approach to cover the entire fleet of natural gas-fired turbines, as well as cover more pollutants including climate, toxic and criteria air pollution,” said EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
The delay will likely push the final submission for after November, essentially delaying a final decision on its fate for after the 2024 presidential election.
Utility industry organization Edison Electric Institute (EEI) – representing companies that supply energy to 250 million customers
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