Electric Utility Generating Units: Repealing the Clean Power Plan

On this page:

• Rule Summary
• Rule History
• Additional Resources

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  EPA repealed the CPP in June 2019 and replaced it with the Affordable Clean Energy rule.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