On July 17, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation that provides regulatory relief for certain stationary sources impacted by the Environmental Protection Agency’s strict emissions standards for coal-fired power plants. The proclamation raises concerns about the availability of commercially viable emissions-control technologies required by the new regulations, which are not currently available. By extending the compliance timeline by two years, the administration aims to protect jobs in the coal sector and ensure the reliability of the national electricity grid, while addressing potential risks to energy security and economic stability.

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