Is EPA rulemaking hurting technology innovation?

摘要

Some top technology firms are expressing concern about U.S. EPA's proposed rules to limit power plant carbon emissions, questioning whether they will truly encourage innovation. Pro-coal groups, including the National Mining Association and the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, along with their allies in Congress, have questioned the agency's plans to require carbon capture and sequestration for all new coal-fired power plants. Beyond discussing whether CCS is "ready" for such a mandate, EPA critics have also said the agency's proposal is making technology firms apprehensive about investing in advancing the technology.