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EPA Repeals Biden Carbon Limits, Cutting Costs $120 Million

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC · How we work

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EPA announces repeal of Biden-era carbon limits for coal and gas plants at G20 meeting in Houston.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the repeal will save power companies about $120 million per year.
The repealed rule had required existing and future plants to install emissions-reduction technologies such as carbon capture and storage.
Environmental groups warn the rollback could worsen heatwaves, storms and wildfires.

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EPA announces repeal of Biden-era carbon limits for coal and gas plants at G20 meeting in Houston.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the repeal will save power companies about $120 million per year.
The repealed rule had required existing and future plants to install emissions-reduction technologies such as carbon capture and storage.
Environmental groups warn the rollback could worsen heatwaves, storms and wildfires.