The EPA finalized new emission guidelines for certain existing fossil fuel-fired EGUs, to be implemented in plans submitted by the states for the EPA’s approval. In the case of coal-fired units, those who intend to fire coal beyond 2039 will be expected to install and operate CCS, while those who cease operation prior to then will be subject to less intrusive standards, based on the date in which the unit’s ability to fire coal is removed. See Table 2 below for details.
