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EPA Kills 90% Carbon Capture Rule; Green Light for M-U Gas Power
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a rule removing the previous 90% carbon capture requirement for new natural gas and coal power plants, and proposed eliminating all remaining greenhouse gas standards for power plants, which is expected to save $310 billion and $370 million respectively.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You can now plan new gas-fired power projects without costly carbon capture technology. This opens a cheaper route for building power plants serving data centres and industrial demand, unlocking faster project approvals and reducing upfront costs.
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