Summary of EPA Proposed Performance Standards for Power Plant GHG Emissions

This summary provides an overview of EPA’s proposed New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new power plants under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act. It was drafted in partnership with the Pace Energy and Climate Center.

On June 21, 2012, WRI submitted an official comment to the EPA on its proposed NSPS. Read the full comment below.