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Electric Utility Generating Units: Repealing the Clean Power Plan

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  • Rule Summary
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Rule Summary

The Clean Power Plan established emission guidelines for states to follow in limiting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from existing power plants.  EPA repealed the CPP in June 2019 and replaced it with the Affordable Clean Energy rule. 

Rule History

  • 06/19/19 - Final Repeal
  • 02/01/18 - Listening Sessions Notice
  • 11/02/17 - Public Hearing Notice
  • 10/16/17 – Proposed Repeal
  • 10/23/15  - Final Rule
  • 10/30/14 – Notice of Data Availability
  • 10/28/14 – Supplemental Proposal
  • 06/18/14 – Proposed Rule

Additional Resources

  • Fact Sheet and RIA on Final Repeal of CPP and Final ACE
  • Fact Sheet and RIA on Proposed Repeal of CPP
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Last updated on September 3, 2021