On May 24, 2024, EEI President and CEO Dan Brouillette announced EEI's decision to file a petition for review of the EPA’s final Clean Air Act Section 111 rules and a motion to intervene. [1] While supporting the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, EEI challenges the reliance on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology as a compliance basis, arguing that CCS is not yet adequately demonstrated for broad industry deployment. Brouillette emphasized that no existing coal or natural gas power plants meet the EPA’s CCS requirements and that the implementation timelines are unrealistic. He stressed that EEI’s member companies are committed to reducing carbon emissions and investing in clean energy technologies, but regulations should be practical and achievable to avoid jeopardizing customer affordability and reliability. EEI seeks to ensure that the clean energy transition continues responsibly without relying on unproven technologies and unrealistic deadlines.

[1] https://www.eei.org/News/news/All/eei-joins-litigation-for-epa-clean-air-act-111-rules