US states and cities sue over Trump EPA's repeal of emissions rules | US Environmental Protection Agency
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US EPA's repeal of power plant emissions limits faces legal challenge from 21 states and cities. Cost headwind for UK SMEs sourcing from US energy-intensive suppliers: increased input cost volatility and potential supply delays. Named: companies Duke Energy Corporation, NextEra Energy Inc.; sectors ALL_SECTORS.
- Step 1 · The triggerthe EPA repeals federal greenhouse gas limits on power plants, removing compliance obligations for US coal and gas generators
- Step 2 · Knock-onregulatory uncertainty delays utility investment and raises the cost of capital for US power generators
- Step 3 · Knock-onUS manufacturers and energy-intensive exporters face higher price volatility and delayed infrastructure upgrades
- Step 4 · Reaches youUK SMEs sourcing from US energy-intensive suppliers see increased input cost volatility and potential supply delays
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US EPA's repeal of power plant emissions limits faces legal challenge from 21 states and cities.
Named in this analysis
Companies: Duke Energy Corporation, NextEra Energy Inc.
Sectors: ALL_SECTORS
Source: theguardian.com
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