Clean Air Power Sector Programs

Power Sector Programs

EPA’s power sector programs reduce air pollution to improve air quality, protect public health and address climate change.
Learn about our regulatory programs and partnership programs.
GHG Standards and Guidelines

EPA issued final carbon pollution standards for existing coal-fired and new gas-fired power plants.
Power Plants & Environmental Justice

Find EPA tools and resources related to power plants and environmental justice.
Data & Tools

Access a wealth of public data, as well as tools, interactive maps, graphs, and other resources.

Reducing power plant emissions to protect human health and the environment.

Our programs address air pollution and climate change by reducing power sector emissions and providing comprehensive information about the electric power sector. We also track and report air quality, health, and environmental conditions.
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U.S. Electric Power Sector

Electricity is an essential part of daily life. Learn about the U.S. power sector, its impacts, and how it is evolving.

Learn about the power sector

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Programs & Progress

Learn about EPA’s emission reduction programs and our progress protecting human health and the environment.

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Data & Tools

EPA collects comprehensive data from the power sector. Access this wealth of public data, as well as tools, interactive maps, graphs, and other resources.

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Program Implementation

EPA provides resources for power plants and others interested in emissions monitoring and reporting, compliance requirements, and administrative processes.

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