May 28, 2014

News Tip: Experts Available to Discuss EPA's Existing Power Plant Rule

Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Media Contact: Erin McKenzie
(919) 613-3652
erin.mckenzie@duke.edu

News Tip: Experts Available to Discuss EPA's Existing Power Plant Rule

On June 2 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is slated to release a proposed rule regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants.

  • Tim Profeta
    Director, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University
    tim.profeta@duke.edu
    http://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/about/people/timothy-profeta

    His research focuses on cost-effective options for using energy policies to meet the nation’s goal for technology innovation and environmental protection. Much of his work focuses on the Clean Air Act and adaptive use of current environmental laws to address environmental challenges.

    Video: Profeta discusses potential benefits of the forthcoming rule http://youtu.be/WSJqN7V8wM8
     
  • Brian Murray
    Director for Economic Analysis, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University
    (919) 613-8725; brian.murray@duke.edu
    http://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/about/people/brian-murray

    Murray’s research focuses on the economics of climate change policy, including the design of cap-and-trade policy elements to address cost containment. He has advised the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and the state of California on the design of their cap-and-trade programs.
     
  • Quote:
    “The EPA-proposed rule for existing power plants may give states wide flexibility in how they implement the rule. Flexibility can provide states with an ability to more cost-effectively meet the standards by customizing implementation to their particular circumstances.”

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