US repeals power plant greenhouse gas emission rules

The Trump administration announced that recent regulatory changes could save U.S. power plants more than $300 billion over the next decade and “unleash” American energy production. The estimate, released by the White House Office of Energy and Climate Policy, is based on projected reductions in compliance costs resulting from the rollback of the Obama‑era Clean Power Plan and the easing of emissions reporting requirements for coal, natural‑gas and renewable facilities.

According to the administration, the revised rules will lower operating expenses, reduce the need for costly retrofits, and encourage investment in existing infrastructure, thereby expanding domestic energy capacity. Industry groups have welcomed the move as a boost to competitiveness, while environmental organizations have warned that the cost savings may be offset by increased greenhouse‑gas emissions. The administration plans to finalize the rule changes by the end of the year, positioning the policy as a cornerstone of its broader energy agenda.