Energy & Environment — EPA drops existing gas plants from climate rule

Presented by AFPM — For now, it will only finalize emissions restrictions for existing coal plants and new gas plants.

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   PRESENTED BY  The Big Story  Biden narrows climate rule, dropping existing gas plants The Biden administration said Thursday that it will drop regulations on existing gas plants from its forthcoming power plant rule — but will plan to tackle emissions from the entire existing gas fleet later. ©AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File Announcing that it will leave existing gas plants out of the forthcoming regulation — expected in the weeks ahead — it also said it would eventually propose climate regulations for the entire existing gas fleet.   The agency's initial proposal last year would have covered just a fraction of existing gas plants.    In the meantime, it will finalize emissions restrictions for existing coal plants and new gas plants.   "This stronger, more durable approach will achieve greater emissions reductions than the current proposal," Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan said in a written statement.    While regulating the entire fleet of existing gas-fired power plants, instead of just some of them, would likely result in more climate benefits, whether the agency actually has time to complete it could depend on the results of the elections in November.    Power plants may not be the only area where the administration is delaying contentious climate action ahead of the election. News outlets reported earlier this month that the administration's push for electric cars could also see delays.   Read more at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Biden names 3 nominees to independent energy regulator President Biden announced three new nominations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Thursday, which, if confirmed, would make the independent commission majority Biden appointees.  Full Story House approves bipartisan bill aimed at bolstering nuclear energy The House on Wednesday evening approved bipartisan legislation that aims to bolster nuclear energy. The vote was 365-36, with one additional lawmaker voting present.    Full Story California snowpack improves as new blizzard barrels in After a dry start to the West Coast winter, California snowpack levels showed considerable improvement Thursday, just as a multi-foot blizzard was about to barge into the Sierra Nevada region.  Full Story In Other News  Branch out with a different read from The Hill: GOP senators introduce bill reversing LNG export pause GOP Sens. John Barrasso (Wyo.) and Bill Cassidy (La.), two of the Senate's most outspoken critics of the Biden administration's energy policies, introduced a bill Wednesday that would reverse a federal pause on new exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Full Story A MESSAGE FROM AFPM America's refiners are reducing transportation emissions. Renewable fuels are made using organic waste and biomaterials. Learn how they work in engines today, with upwards of 80% lower lifecycle GHG emissions compared to their traditional counterparts. What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Feds sue Idaho ranch, allege ranchers dumped dirt in river and violated Clean Water Act (The Idaho Statesman)   Spring came early: February likely warmest on record amid climate change (Reuters) Ex-Interior secretary takes on abortion pills, agency power at Supreme Court (E&E News)   What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: White House demands Fox News retract coverage of bribery allegations against Hunter Biden, president The White House is demanding Fox News retract its coverage of bribery allegations against President Biden’s son, Hunter, in the wake of the arrest of a key figure in the accusations against the Biden family. Read more Jim Jordan defends Kushner after Hunter Biden raises Saudi deals House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) defended former President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on Thursday after Hunter Biden, during testimony with House lawmakers, raised questions about his foreign dealings.  Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  1625 K Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 Copyright © 1998 - 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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