Clean Air Power Sector Programs
Greenhouse Gas Standards and Guidelines for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
November 15, 2023 – Supplemental proposal.
Reducing power plant emissions to protect human health and the environment.
Our programs address air pollution by reducing power sector emissions and providing comprehensive information about the electric power sector. We also track and report air quality, health, and environmental conditions.
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U.S. Electric Power Sector
Electricity is an essential part of daily life. Learn about the U.S. power sector, its impacts, and how it is evolving.
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Programs & Progress
Learn about EPA’s emission reduction programs and our progress protecting human health and the environment.
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Data & Tools
EPA collects comprehensive data from the power sector. Access this wealth of public data, as well as tools, interactive maps, graphs, and other resources.
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Program Implementation
EPA provides resources for power plants and others interested in emissions monitoring and reporting, compliance requirements, and administrative processes.
Access resourcesWhat's New
- February 15, 2024 – Emissions data for all four quarters of 2023 are now available.
- January 16, 2024 – EPA signed a proposed supplemental rulemaking, including acting on SIP submittals and extending the Good Neighbor Plan for five additional states.
Spotlight
Power Plants and Environmental Justice
Learn about our environmental justice (EJ) work, including Power Plants and Neighboring Communities, Affected Communities, and the Power Plant Screening Methodology.
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