Topic: EPA

The Clean Air Act would spur energy efficiency upgrades, boosting competitiveness for many U.S. manufacturers.

MEDIA STATEMENT: WRI Response to EPA Pollution Permitting Guidance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released pollution permitting guidance for state and local environmental agencies, detailing how to apply Best Available Control Technology (BACT) requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from large new polluters.

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Given the built-in limitations on EPA authority contained in the Clean Air Act, fears of agency “overreach” are misplaced.

This report presents an analysis of potential GHG emissions reductions under existing U.S. federal authorities and announced state actions through 2030. NOTE: This report was updated in February, 2013. Please access the latest version of this report.