EPA Releases Final Clean Power Plan; Alliance Comments on Role of Industrial Efficiency

Aug 3, 2015

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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the final rule for existing power plants in its Clean Power Plan. This regulation sets ambitious carbon emission limits and gives states flexibility to determine how to achieve them including the use of industrial energy efficiency technologies such as combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP). “The Alliance for Industrial Efficiency is pleased that EPA heard our industry’s comments and are encouraging industrial efficiency as a compliance option,” said Jennifer Kefer, Director of the Alliance for Industrial Efficiency. “The Clean Power Plan will make manufacturers more competitive, support new jobs, improve grid reliability, and cut electricity costs for all ratepayers. Read the full press statement here.

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