New Source Performance Standards for CO_2 Emissions From Power Plants Re-Proposed

摘要

On September 20, 2013, EPA re-proposed NSPS regulating CO_2 emissions from new power plants. The September 20, 2013 proposed rule provides two alternative emission limits for new coal-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs). First, owners/operators of affected coal-fired EGUs could elect to meet a CO_2 emission limit of 1,100 lb/MWh averaged over a 12-month operating period. Alternatively, owners/operators of affected coal-fired EGUs could opt to meet a CO_2 emission limit of 1,050 lb/MWh averaged over an 84-month period. Partial CO2 capture and storage would likely be required to meet either emission limit.