Environmental protection agencys epas clean power plan cpp and the potential relevance of the regulations to tribal communities. The clean power plan, a presentation pdf 40 pp, 3 mb, august 2015 contact us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. The ace rule replaces the clean power plan with less stringent emission guidelines for greenhouse gases. Administrators letter regarding clean power plan deadlines pdf ngo response to administrators letter. Epa hosting webinars on the clean power plan environmental. The discussion focused on key assumptions in epa s clean power plan and identified important factors to. Epa s office of research and development ord hosts a monthly public webinar series to share epa research and sciencebased tools to help inform decisions for state and local governments, tribes, and other decision makers. We will continue to post updates as available as we implement this. Oct 10, 2017 the clean power plan was president barack obamas signature policy on climate change, and it represented one of the strongest actions ever taken by the united states to combat global warming.
Southwest power pools webinar on the epas clean power plan. Icf received numerous questions during its august webinars on the environmental protection agencys epa final clean power plan. The clean power plan established emission guidelines for states to follow in limiting carbon dioxide co2 emissions from existing power plants. If you were unable to attend our webinar, you can download the powerpoint presentation on epa s clean power plan planning for compliance. The webinar will focus on key assumptions in epa s clean power plan and identify important factors to consider when planning for compliance. The event signaled a commitment to the rule of law, cooperative federalism, and sound scientific rulemaking at epa. How are grids integrating ever increasing levels of. The clean power plan will not only cut millions of tons of carbon dioxide. Synapse is offering a series of webinars related to the final clean power plan rule, updates to our compliance model, and impacts of the rule on consumer bills. Bioenergy emissions accounting under the clean power plan. In this webinar, three experts on clean energy finance laid out their scenarios for the coming. Path to a lowcarbon future or epa overreach destined for teh dustbin. Key elements of the state implementation plans, such as standards of performance, massbased versus ratebased, and emissions trading.
These courses provide information for air regulators, air quality professionals, energy professionals, community members, and others interested in learning more about epa s regulations under section 111 of the clean air act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the u. Daniel skees join us for a onehour webinar to discuss how the regulatory changes driven by the environmental protection agencys epas forthcoming clean power plan are expected to affect energy markets and electric reliability in the united states, as well as. Epa calculated a performance rate for fossilfuel boilers mostly coal, and a performance rate for natural gas. Clean power plan and the clean energy incentive program. Oct 15, 2017 the environmental protection agency s repeal of the obamaera clean power plan doesnt necessarily let the trump administration off the hook, environmental groups and legal scholars say, and the. Epa doe webinar on the basics of the electricity system, june 11, 2015. Court of appeals for the district of columbia circuit for the full court to hear the case, and present some results and conclusions from.
Webinar for community leaders and nontraditional stakeholders. Clean power plan case resources environmental defense fund. Clean power plan reports and outreach for national association of state. Californias landmark capandtrade program for carbon emissions and proposed amendments to extend that system will be used to comply with u. Dep conducts free webinars on a host of compliance assistance and environmental education. The supreme court has already ruled that the epa must regulate carbon dioxide under the clean air. Leveraging the clean power plan to expand lowincome energy efficiency programs and investments. Introducing an aceee webinar series on energy efficiency and the. Environmental protection agency, under president obamas climate action. Regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule the original version of this document was replaced on october 23, 2015, to incorporate the technical corrections listed on page ii. Two webinars on the clean power plan s clean energy incentive program ceip for communities with ej concerns. Webinars typically held the third wednesday of every month from 3.
On march 28, 2017, president donald trump signed the executive order on energy independence e. Epas clean power plan planning for compliance sargent. Jun 23, 2016 this webinar covered highlights from a recent rps collaborative report on the relationship between epas clean power plan cpp and state rpss. This is part of the agencys effort to give interested stakeholders the information needed to learn about and provide public comment on. This webinar covered highlights from a recent rps collaborative report on the relationship between epa s clean power plan cpp and state rpss. Presentation from the clean power plan overview webinar. The webinar is an opportunity for tribal leaders and staff to gain valuable insight into the u. Doe announces webinars on the midatlantic baseline study, epa s clean power plan and more webinars are free.
Environmental justice in the clean power plan briefing eesi. May 17, 2015 federal coercion and the epas clean power plan. August 3, 2015 proposed federal plan for the clean power plan epa proposed a federal plan for the clean power plan that will also serve as a model rule for states developing their state plans. Daniel skees join us for a onehour webinar to discuss how the regulatory changes driven by the environmental protection agencys epa s forthcoming clean power plan are expected to affect energy markets and electric reliability in the united states. The chamber has aligned itself firmly against the epa carbon. Clean power plan overview of the clean power plan cutting carbon pollution from power plants on june 2, 2014, the u. Apr, 2016 text of the cpp and the proposed federal plan and model rules resources from the u. What is the clean power plan, and how can trump repeal it. Pjm then intends to use the outputs from the economic analysis to examine the potential reliability impacts, if any, of the clean power plan. The core of the clean power plan is the epas attempt to reduce carbon emissions at electricgenerating plants. Environmental protection agencys epa s clean power plan cpp and the potential relevance of the regulations to tribal communities. Pjm reference model development for analysis of the epas. The clean power plan was an obama administration policy aimed at combating anthropogenic climate change global warming that was first proposed by the environmental protection agency epa in june 2014. Environmental protection agency epa recently proposed a new rule to reduce greenhouse gas ghg emissions from existing coalfired electric utility generating units and power plants across the country.
This presentation by carrie annand, vice president of external affairs with the biomass power association bpa, focuses on the epa s clean power plan and various states plans for including biomass. R44145 epas clean power plan highlights of the final rule. Two webinars on the clean power plans clean energy incentive program ceip for communities with ej concerns the u. Epa is pleased by the tremendous public interest in the proposed clean power plan. See the latest rankings and find out how your school can participate in the green power challenge. Epa recently published a final rule entitled repeal of the clean power plan. Regulatory impact analysis for the final clean power plan. The clean power plan will provide broad benefits to communities across. Epa hosted a webinar describing the clean power plan proposed rule notice of data availability. The environmental protection agency epa is working right now to put the final touches on the firstever national limits on global warming pollution from power plants, known as the clean power. She will also look at policy factors that are currently unknown and their possible outcomes for the biomass power industry. Dec 19, 2017 epa seeks input on a potential clean power plan replacement rule the u. The epa held a webinar on november 12, 2015 on the proposed federal plan and model trading rules for the clean power plan. This proposal, entitled the affordable clean energy ace rule, establishes emission guidelines for states to use when developing plans to limit ghgs at their power.
Epa power plant mapping tool contains 2012 capacity and emissions data for all units regulated by the clean power plan enables the user to zoom in to a specific location or zoom out to a national view. Clean power plan overview webinars clean power plan us epa. A recording of the webinar is available on youtube. Epa administrator scott pruitt announced to a crowd of coal supporters in hazard, kentucky, that the epa will take formal steps to repeal the clean power plan. In addition, the epa discussed the clean energy incentive program ceip, an optional program that incentivizes early investments in clean energy. Dec 19, 2016 leading global efforts to address climate change. In developing the clean power plan, epa employed its.
Epa clean power plan webinars clean power plan toolbox. Environmental justice and the clean power plan synapse energy. This webinar is designed for technical staff from tribes, states, local governments and territories and offer a detailed presentation about the respective actions. View the presentation listen to the recording when. The north american electricity reliability corporation nerc issued a report in november that raised questions about the potential impact of epa s clean power plan cpp on the reliability of the electric system. Insights on hvdc project technologies and trends webinar 2pm et mar. Northeast woodywarmseason biomass consortium newbio homepage. Epa repeal of clean power plan doesnt mean pollution can be. Environmental protection agency epa will host two webinars for communities with environmental justice concerns and environmental justice organizations on the clean air act caa and how it addresses pollution from electric generating units egus. Interactions and implications for renewable energy markets. Setting the record straight on the epas clean power plan. Scott pruitt says epa will repeal clean power plan tuesday. Aug 21, 2018 the environmental protection agencys epas affordable clean energy ace rule is proposed to replace the 2015 clean power planwhich the supreme court stayed in february 2016 and never.
Doe announces webinars on the midatlantic baseline study. Oct 11, 2017 yet the obama epa s clean power plan did not, in our view and that of many experts, break the law. You are invited to join a webinar and telephone briefing on tuesday july 8th at 4pm et featuring u. Webinar does epa s clean power plan threaten reliability. Epa has announced two webinars aimed at industry and environmental stakeholders to discuss the agencys proposed clean power plan. Epas office of research and development ord hosts a monthly public webinar series to share epa research and sciencebased tools to help inform decisions for state and local governments, tribes, and other decision makers.
Epa experts discussed the clean power plan and the firstever national standards that address carbon pollution from power plants. During this webinar, epa and crs will provide information related to eligibility. The clean power plan is a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that takes real action on climate change. Oct 09, 2017 the epas latest proposal to repeal the clean power plan comes months after president trump issued a directive instructing the environmental protection agency to begin rewriting the. How will the epas clean power plan affect the economy. Environmental protection agency epa administrator gina mccarthy and other speakers to learn about epas proposed clean power plan to limit carbon pollution from power plants and protect public h.
Epa proposes affordable clean energy rule to replace clean. Epa clean power plan new jersey clean air council meeting september 9, 2015. What coal generators should know about the epas proposed ace. Epa tools and resources webinar series research us epa. Throughout the academic year, epa s green power partnership tracks the collegiate athletic conferences with the highest combined green power usage in the nation. Environmental protection agency epa released its final affordable clean energy rule, which replaces the clean power plan with less stringent emissions guidelines for power plants essentially, the final ruling restores the rule of law, letting states can their own carbon emissions standards for coalfired power plants which many see as a threat to a.
What role does epas clean power plan play on reliability of the electricity system. Evaluate the impact of the epas draft clean power plan on existing resources and resource expansion plans resulting from statebystateand regional compliance provide an applestoapples comparison of the statebystatecompliance impactswith regional compliance impacts the assessment did not. The clean power plan is a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that. Legal briefs on epa s standards to put limits on existing power plants, 111d full list of supporters of the clean power plan in court pdf scroll down for filings in the u. Presentation from the clean power plan overview webinar on august 4, 2015, epa held a webinar presented by a senior epa official from the office of air and radiation. Environmental protection agency resources from universities resources from other sources the state of new jersey s response to the cpp new jersey energy master plan litigation materials. Evaluate the impact of the epa s draft clean power plan on existing resources and resource expansion plans resulting from statebystateand regional compliance provide an applestoapples comparison of the statebystatecompliance impactswith regional compliance impacts the assessment did not. Under the epas clean power plan, states are required to file their implementation plan for the best system of emission reduction by september 6, 2016. The epa rips up the clean power plan the washington post. Coronavirus threatens to derail major us epa energy and climate.
He also mentioned he would get rid of solar and wind federal tax credits, but acknowledged that move would be up to congress and not the epa, according to the hill. How pjm plans to apply the minimum offer price rule. Epa would implement the federal plan in any state that does not. Expected job impacts of the clean power plan, according to a new independent study. The epa s latest proposal to repeal the clean power plan comes months after president trump issued a directive instructing the environmental protection agency. Epa repealed the cpp and replaced it with the affordable clean energy rule. Bioenergy emissions accounting under the clean power plan when. This webinar by the nicholas institute for environmental policy solutions climate and energy program offers an indepth explanation of the u. Epa seeks input on a potential clean power plan replacement rule the u. Regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule the original version of this document was replaced on october 23, 2015, to incorporate. Clean energy incentive program outreach june and july 2016 epa.
Epa seeks input on a potential clean power plan replacement rule. You can also watch archived webinars and browse previously aired videos, slides, and transcripts. With contradictory legal arguments coming from all sides what is clear in all this. In accordance with executive order 12898, epa is required to make environmental justice a. Affordable clean energy rule and repeal of the clean power plan in june 2019, epa i ssued the final affordable clean energy rule ace and repealed the clean power plan advance notice of proposed rulemaking in december 2017, epa issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking anprm to solicit information from the public about a future rulemaking to limit greenhouse. In this update, readers will see the latest legal developments and timelines under key epa proposed regulations, a brief overview of epas clean power plan and related state emissions reduction goals, and recent developments and open issues for theclean power plan. Increased energy efficiency is the main driver behind this result, price said. This webinar is designed for technical staff from tribes, states, local governments and territories and offer a. Proposed federal plan for the clean power plan pdf 152 pp, 1. A webinar specifically for communities was held on wednesday, september 9, 2015 from 1. Environmental protection agency epa administrator gina mccarthy and other speakers to learn about epa s proposed clean power plan to limit carbon pollution from power plants and protect public health.
In addition, the epa discussed the clean energy incentive program ceip. Power plant engineer ing and environmental professionals who develop environmental compliance plans, strategic plans, and integrated resource plans. Exploring epas clean power plan webinar, october 1, 2015. Apr 25, 2016 pjm, requested that pjm analyze the potential economic impacts of the epas clean power plan final rule. Epa administrator takes aim at clean power plan and solar. The final version of the plan was unveiled by president obama on august 3, 2015. Environmental protection agency epa is hosting a webinar to cover the clean power plan and the firstever national standards that address carbon pollution from power plants. Epa clean power plan webinars clean power plan toolbox for. It will focus on what communities need to know about the clean power plan. The epa clean power plan and state rps programs clean. Sep 09, 2015 epa clean power plan new jersey clean air council meeting september 9, 2015 william osullivan. The clean power plan will reduce carbon pollution from power plants, the nations. While the epa finalized its replacement for the clean power plan last.
State, tribal and local governments can use energy star programs and resources. Ceip webinars october 2016 clean power plan us epa. Fundamentals of the clean power plan video library abb. As part of our ongoing effort to give interested stakeholders the information they need to learn about and provide public comment on these proposed rule, epa prepared a series of informational materials that allow the public to delve deeper into the key aspects of the proposed clean power plan. The clean power plan supplemental proposal november 5, 2014 epa hosted a webinar describing the clean power plan supplemental proposal to address carbon pollution from affected power plants in indian country and u. The northeast woodywarmseason biomass consortium is hosting a series of free epa clean power plan webinars beginning in. Many of those questions covered similar aspects of the final rule and our webinar discussion, so we grouped them together by theme and address them here for the benefit of our webinar attendees. Epa firmly believes the clean power plan will be upheld when the merits are considered because the rule rests on strong scientific and legal foundations. In order to gain insight on the issue, the advanced energy economy institute commissioned the brattle group, a leading. Webinar does epas clean power plan threaten reliability.
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