The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the repeal of 2024 regulations governing power plant greenhouse gas emissions. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the move reverses war on coal policies. The agency expects the repeal to save approximately $310 billion.
The decision aims to lower electricity prices and maintain grid reliability by keeping dependable power sources online. West Virginia officials praised the move for protecting jobs and strengthening the energy grid. Environmental groups warned the repeal will increase pollution and negatively impact air quality.
The scrapped Biden-era rules required coal-fired plants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2039.