U.S. Federal Agencies and Climate Change

The Obama Administration has committed globally to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020. To reach this goal, the Administration is developing standards for combating harmful emissions. WRI engages with federal agencies, offering guidance as the agencies shape policy and take action. WRI also works to educate a variety of stakeholders, including Congress, business, and state and local governments, about the impacts and value of these federal policies.

Key Resources

Analysis Series: EPA, Greenhouse Gases, and the U.S. Economy Summary of EPA Proposed Performance Standards for Power Plant GHG Emissions EPA Mercury Rules and Power Reliability Bills That Would Limit the U.S. EPA’s Clean Air Act Authorities Myths & Facts About U.S. EPA Standards Electric Reliability under New EPA Power Plant Regulations: A Field Guide EPA Regulations: Not a Moratorium on Industrial Construction Response to EEI’s Timeline of Environmental Regulations For the Utility Industry For EPA Regulations, Cost Predictions Are Overstated EPA, The Clean Air Act, and U.S. Manufacturing What Are Limits on EPA? Clean Air Act Holds Answers

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