EPA issues ruling for coal plants

The Biden Administration finalizing new rules today for power plants in one of the most significant environmental actions to date.

It compels coal and new natural gas power plants to either cut or capture 90 percent of their climate pollution by 2039.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s rules also require safer disposal of toxic wastewater and coal ash.

These changes are expected to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions from the sector by 75 percent, compared to its peak in 2005.

We reached out to one of our local power companies to see how this news potentially impacts its operations.

In a statement, Mississippi Power officials say they are reviewing the new rules at this time and will work with state and federal regulators to ensure compliance with any new regulations.

Southern Company plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, while also focusing on the delivery of more affordable delivery options.