"Biden's Power Plant Crackdown Sparks Concerns of Power Shortages and Unworkable Emissions Rules"

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a lobbying group for electric companies, has criticized the Biden administration's proposed climate regulations for power plants. The group raised concerns about the feasibility and affordability of the emission-cutting technologies proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), particularly for existing coal and natural gas plants. The EEI also questioned the EPA's approach to regulating natural gas plants and called for more flexibility. In response, an EPA spokesperson defended the proposed rule, stating that it is based on proven and cost-effective control technologies. Climate advocates have urged electric companies to support the EPA's standards, as the electric sector is responsible for a significant portion of the US's greenhouse gas emissions.