New York CO2 Limits on Power Plants

Pathway: Electricity Decarbonization → Phasing Out the Use of Fossil Fuels for the Generation of Electricity → State Fossil Phaseout Legislation Generally

Pathway: Electricity Decarbonization → Phasing Out the Use of Fossil Fuels for the Generation of Electricity → Restricting Fossil-Fuel Powered Electric Plants

Jurisdiction: States and State Governments → State Agencies

In May 2019 the Department of Environmental Conservation adopted new CO2 limits that will effectively ban coal plants in 2020.

2 Files:

Document Type: Existing Laws

Governor's Announcement

Document Type: Existing Laws

Express Terms Part 251, CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities