Ercot analysis of the impacts of the clean power plan. The clean power plan was an obama administration policy aimed at combating anthropogenic climate change global warming that was first proposed by the environmental protection agency epa in june 2014. Regulatory impact analysis for the final clean power plan. Epas clean power plan and constitutional risk the atlantic. Comments of marlo lewis on a potential clean power plan. Regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule the original version of this document was replaced on october 23, 2015, to incorporate the technical corrections listed on page ii.
Final rule, 80 federal register 64661 hereinafter final rule, october 23, 2015. The affordable clean energy ace rule, the us environmental protection agencys epa. The final clean power plan reflects that input, and gives states and. But the trump administration is now trying to stop the clean power plan. In this update, readers will see the latest legal developments and timelines under key epa proposed regulations, a brief overview of epas clean power plan and related state emissions reduction goals, and recent developments and open issues for theclean power plan.
Environmental protection agency epa released the clean power plan cpp final rule, which sets limits on carbon dioxide co. Due to our unique circumstances, epa did not set carbon emission guidelines for alaska in this rule. Originally proposed in june 2014, the epa fielded over four million comments during the opencomment period. On august 3, 2015, epa issued the final clean power plan rule pdf 2. Electric utility generating units often referred to as final emission guidelines or the clean power plan final rule. The final rule regulates carbon dioxide co 2 from existing fossil fuelfired electric generating units, while providing flexibility to capitalize on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other clean technologies. Clean power plan final rule key topics index clean. Clean power plan industry seeks legal cover with replacement rule. Epas new clean power plan announced yesterday at the white house focuses on reducing carbon emissions from power plants because they emit more carbon than any other sector of the country, even. By how much would the final rule reduce co2 emissions. The clean power plan puts states in the drivers seat to a cleaner, more efficient power fleet of the future by giving them the flexibility to choose how to meet their goals.
Legal background and pending litigation in west virginia v. The final rule is the result of unprecedented outreach to states, tribes, utilities, stakeholders and the public, including more than 4. The united states currently has an ample supply of natural gas. Grunwalds argument that the clean power plan fails to maintain the current rate of retirement of coalfired power plants also requires contextualization. Goal computation appendix 15 xlsx 2 mb technical support document. Implications for the electric power sector, by richard j. The rule establishes emission targets and provides each state with flexibility to design its own plan for cutting co 2 pollution from fossilfuelfired power plants. The environmental protection agencys epas final clean power plan cpp rule will drive shifts in market prices and unit dispatch that will significantly impact generation asset values, especially in coalintensive regions such as western pjm interconnection llc, midcontinent independent system operator, inc. The final rule is the result of unprecedented outreach to states, tribes. This page provides resources related to the environmental protection agencys clean power plan. Final rule highlights state plan requirements and options8. President obama announced the epas release of the final version of the clean power plan. In addition, epa separately issued a proposed federal implementation plan for public comment. Clean power plan background final rule adopted oct.
States will be required to submit a final plan, or an initial submittal with an extension request, by september 6, 2016. Clean power plant rule environmental protection division. This document is intended to be read in conjunction with the preamble and the response to comments document. Clean power plan final rule technical documents clean. The clean power plan is a flexible program under the clean air act to regulate harmful carbon.
Following an official response to a previous brookings wonkblog criticism of the epas proposed clean power plan, philip wallach and alex abdunnabi. Legal memorandum accompanying clean power plan for certain issues this document includes additional information concerning certain legal issues relevant to the clean power plan. Emission performance rate and goal computation pdf 50 pp, 991 k, about pdf data file. Clean power plan final rule regulatory impact analysis. New source complements to mass goals pdf 10 pp, 128 k, about pdf data file. On august 3, 2015, the epa proposed a federal plan for the clean power plan that will also serve as a model rule for states developing their state plans. In this final rule, the epa is establishing a co 2 emission performance rate for each of. While the final rule, unlike the proposed rule, does not include a building block based for energy.
The affordable clean energy rule replaces the clean power plan. Epa clean power plan california air resources board. The rule provides for a number of options to cut carboncalled building. Proposed rule highlights the current proposed rule sets out new source performance standards for new and existing power sources under section 111d of.
Trumps ace rule may especially harm vulnerable communities. The clean power plan is the first ever rule to regulate emissions of carbon. This report summarizes the clean power plan rule as it was finalized on august 3, 2015. Epa clean power plan ccap presentation to gather input from technical stakeholders. Concurrent with the issuance of the clean power plan, the epa is proposing a model rule for states to use and that includes massbased trading. Epa had originally proposed the rule in june 2014, and the. Instead of finding the two amendments contradictory and therefore ambiguous, the final rule asserts that each authorizes the epa to regulate carbon dioxide from power plants.
These final guidelines, when fully implemented, will achieve significant reductions in co 2 emissions by 2030, while offering states and utilities substantial flexibility and latitude in achieving these reductions. The environmental protection agency epa has released final rules for the clean power plan to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants by 32% by. Regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule pdf. The clean power plan simply makes sure that fossil fuelfired power plants will operate more cleanly and efficiently, while expanding the capacity for zero and lowemitting power sources. Faced with warnings of possible grid blackouts tied to future coal plant closings, u. Georgia epd comments on the proposed federal plan and model rules submitted january 21, 2016. If yes, then they would have definitely demanded a promissory note from you.
See also epa, regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule, august 2015. The topics discussed do not represent an exhaustive list of the differences from the proposed rule or the support or opposition. This regulatory impact analysis ria discusses potential benefits, costs, and economic impacts of the final carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing stationary sources. Supreme court stays epas clean power plan on february 9, 2016, the u. Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on the environmental protection agencys epa advance notice of proposed rulemaking anprm to solicit information on how or whether to replace certain aspects of the socalled clean power plan cpp, which epa proposes to repeal. Legal memorandum accompanying clean power plan for. Read californias compliance plan for the federal cpp, adopted by carb in september 2017. Regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule. Court rules clean power plan implementation can continue. Debating the epas clean power plan proposal brookings. Epa added a reliability safety valve to its final clean power plan that gives states a 90day period to. A primer on the building blocks that make up epas clean. This report provides an initial analysis of epas final rule a prepublication version, known as the clean power plan cpp, pursuant to section 111d of the clean air act summarizing highlights and identifying differences between the final and proposed rules. Nationwide, by 2030, this rule would help reduce co 2 emissions from the power sector by approximately 30% from 2005 levels.
In this final rule, the epa is establishing a co 2. Introduction on monday, august 3 rd, us environmental protection agency epa announced the final language of their clean power plan. Also by 2030, reduce by over 25% pollutants that contribute to the soot and smog that make people sick. With epas flexible proposal, we can cut wasted energy, improve efficiency, and reduce pollution while still. Emission performance rate and goal computation pdf50 pp, 991 k, about pdf. The final rule establishes massbased targets in response to requests that the epa do so as way to make it easier for states to use massbased trading in their plans. The 460page rule rin 2060ar33 titled carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing stationary.
Legal memorandum accompanying clean power plan for certain. The basics of the clean power plan the epa draft clean power plan establishes statebystate emissions rate reduction targets, and it offers a flexible framework under which states may meet those targets. The pollutionenabling impacts of the clean power plan replacement october 30, 2019. By 2030, the cpp would help achieve a 32 percent reduction in co 2 emissions from the power sector relative to the 2005 level. Under section 111d of the clean air act, the epa is empowered to designate a best system of emissions reduction or bser for facilities that.
The affordable clean energy rule and the impact of emissions. In the final rule, though the outcome remains the same, the legal analysis is quite different. There are some clear lessons in the clean power plans demise. Regulatory impact analysis for the proposed carbon. Understanding the clean power plan across the united states and around the world, climate change poses an. Epa congressional research service 2 public comments. Clean power plan final rule key topics index the following document provides an index sorted by key topics for the clean power plan final rule published in the federal register. Epa releases final clean power plan acute coronary syndromes. The cpp established emission guidelines for state plans to. Guidelines for existing power plants and emission standards for modified and reconstructed power plants u.
The final version of the plan was unveiled by president obama on august 3, 2015. Initial versions of the individual state plans must be submitted by 2016, with final versions due by 2018. Templatelab legal other files clean power plan by the epa. Arguments of the opposition to epas clean power plan law360. Carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing stationary sources. Once a plan is approved by the epa, the rules require states to begin implementation by 2022. Final complete state plans must be submitted no later than september 6, 2018. On june 19, 2019, the trump administration signed a final rule doing away with the clean power plan and putting in place a harmful and unlawful replacement. Circuit, in a fractured opinion, deferred to epas denial of the petition. Fossil fuels will continue to be a critical component of americas energy future. Edf will keep fighting to protect the clean power plan. A primer on the building blocks that make up epas clean power plan with the final rule expected next week, dnv gl breaks down the fundamentals we know so far.
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