The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance has released a statement in response to the federal Environmental Protection Agency proposal to repeal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas-fueled power plants.
The rollbacks are a part of President Trump’s plan to “unleash American energy” and to make it more affordable. The plans would reverse efforts from former President Joe Biden’s administration to address climate change and improve conditions affected by industrial pollution.
Pennsylvania Coal Alliance Executive Director Rachael Gleason said in a statement said that the regulations have wrongfully targeted coal, which she said is “America’s most fuel-secure, reliable and resilient energy source.” She said the proposal will repeal regulations “that set unachievable emission standards, force generation shifting, and mandate power plants to install unproven technology that has not been adequately demonstrated.” She hopes the reversal will continue to support the coal industry and the billions of dollars in economic impact to Pennsylvania.
