Why the utility industry says EPAs power plant rule isnt ready

Published: Aug. 10, 2023, 9 a.m.

The U.S. electric power sector is warning the Environmental Protection Agency that its proposed climate rule for power plants \u2013 a central piece of the Biden administration's climate agenda \u2013 is potentially unlawful and requires significant changes. POLITICO\u2019s Alex Guill\xe9n breaks down the sector\u2019s concerns and the likely legal attacks against the rule. Plus, President Joe Biden said he has already \u201cpractically\u201d declared a climate emergency, but he has yet to actually make a declaration.\n\nFor more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch\n\nAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy\n\nJosh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. \nAlex Guill\xe9n is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. \nNirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. \nAnnie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. \nGloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. \nMatt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.