EPA Just Changed the Economics of Gas Power Plants

EPA Just Changed the Economics of Gas Power Plants

Author: Environment+Energy Leader September 16, 2026 Duration: 7:20
EPA's repeal of federal power plant GHG standards lowers near-term costs for new gas generation, but the 30-year asset-risk question is far from settled. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/epa-just-changed-the-economics-of-gas-power-plants,140053 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram l YouTube l ...

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