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EPA expected to repeal power plant emissions rules, sources say

The Trump administration plans to eliminate greenhouse gas limits for power plants, according to ABC News.

Updated Sep 14, 2026 · 17:35 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • The EPA plans to repeal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants.[ABC News]
  • EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the rollback will reduce industry costs by billions and boost U.S. energy production.[ABC News]
  • Environmental and public health groups plan to challenge the repeal immediately in court.[ABC News]

Key facts

  • The EPA is expected to repeal greenhouse gas restrictions on coal and natural gas-fired power plants.[ABC News]
  • EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the change will eliminate billions in regulatory costs for the industry.[ABC News]
  • Power plants powered by coal, gas, and oil generate approximately 25% of U.S. climate pollution.[ABC News]

What remains uncertain

  • The exact timing of the official announcement relies on anonymous sources and remains unverified.[ABC News]
  • The long-term legal outcome and its potential to restrict future EPA authority remain subject to pending court decisions.[ABC News]

Sources

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