September 17, 2026 - On Monday, September 14, 2026, at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin finalized the largest power sector deregulatory action in U.S. history, repealing the majority of the Biden administration's greenhouse gas requirements for power plants. The action is estimated to save $310 billion. EPA also proposed rescinding every remaining greenhouse gas standard for the power sector, which, if finalized, would save an additional $370 million in direct compliance costs, along with billions more in savings for American families and businesses across the economy. Together, these actions will help restore reliable, affordable baseload power for the communities that depend on it. Administrator Zeldin was joined for the announcement by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum and National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) Executive Director Jarrod Agen. 

Here’s what people are saying: 

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin: “For over 15 years, the Obama and Biden administrations implemented a war on coal to destroy reliable and affordable energy. The Trump Administration has come in to protect American energy and to make sure you can afford to keep the lights on. Americans will see a decrease in electricity prices, but this is just the beginning. We are working to go even further so that American energy can be fully unleashed. Realizing the full potential of American energy means more jobs, lower prices, and a more prosperous America.” 

Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council and DOI Secretary Doug Burgum: “The Trump administration is saving Americans hundreds of millions of dollars through common sense energy solutions that put an end to the Biden administration's disastrous Green New Scam policies enacted at the cost of our nation's energy security and future. This necessary reversal restores efficiency to our energy sector and allows our vital resources to be used for the benefit of the American people. Under President Trump, this administration will continue reversing course on out-of-touch Obama and Biden-era policies by unleashing American energy and securing our nation's energy independence for generations to come.” 

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright: “During periods of peak electricity demand, coal and natural gas continue to play a critical role in keeping the lights on. Today’s announcement will help ensure reliable electricity generation regardless of whether the wind is blowing or the sun is shining by allowing coal and natural gas plants to keep generating power when Americans need it most. Unlike past administrations that prioritized the interests of climate alarmists, President Trump promised to put the American people first and he is delivering.” 

NEDC Executive Director Jarrod Agen: “President Trump and Administrator Zeldin have yet again taken real action to save the American people money on their electricity costs. Thanks to President Trump’s EPA, common sense has prevailed, and our U.S. energy sector can unleash more reliable baseload power without the crippling regulations that have hurt American ratepayers. Announcing this repeal at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial shows the world that President Trump is unmatched in delivering his promise of energy dominance for America.” 

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong: “Repealing this misguided rule lifts a cloud of uncertainty for our coal-fired power plants and the communities and workers they support, allowing them to continue producing affordable, reliable electricity in an environmentally responsible manner. We’re grateful to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Secretary Burgum and the Trump administration for supporting common-sense regulation, reversing these overreaching regulations and unleashing U.S. energy production to keep electricity affordable for consumers while strengthening our national security.” 

Indiana Governor Mike Braun: “Today’s EPA action is a major step toward restoring reliable, affordable energy by removing burdensome regulations that threaten America’s power supply. This commonsense approach will support American workers, strengthen energy security, and help lower costs for families and businesses.” 

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis: “Florida has led the way in restoring sanity to our grid and prioritizing the availability and reliability of energy while also reducing pollutants at record levels—all without mandates peddled by Green New Deal zealots. I welcome Administrator Zeldin’s efforts to eliminate burdensome regulations put in place by the Obama and Biden Administrations. America’s energy grid should serve the needs of the American people, not be a testing ground for experimental and ideological policies. These actions will help unleash American Energy, strengthen our grid, and save ratepayers billions of dollars.” 

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy: “President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are putting American energy first by removing costly and unrealistic greenhouse gas mandates that threatened reliable power and drove up costs for families and businesses. This is good news for both Alaska and the nation and will save Americans billions of dollars. We have the energy resources to power our homes, businesses, military and economy, and we should be using them—not burying them under unnecessary federal regulations. I applaud the EPA for restoring common sense to America’s energy policy and clearing the way for greater energy security and opportunity.” 

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte: “Under President Donald J. Trump and Administrator Lee Zeldin, the EPA has put an end to the weaponization of the federal government against coal-generated power which threatened coal mines across the nation. Thanks to their strong leadership, America’s coal-fired and natural gas power plants can continue to support thousands of jobs and provide affordable, reliable baseload power while ensuring public health and the environment are protected.” 

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon: “I welcome the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Biden Clean Power’s onerous restrictions regarding greenhouse gases.  Under my administration, Wyoming litigated over the ability of the Biden Administration to regulate greenhouse gases and this is just further good news for our fossil fuel industry and our economy. I have consistently advocated for market-based solutions over ones driven solely by politics.” 

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey: “The Trump Administration’s repeal of the 2024 power plant regulations is plain common sense. It’s good for consumers and good for utilities, and it keeps our domestic loads the world’s cleanest, safest and most reliable energy. Importantly, it comes at a critical time when America must meet the energy demands of today.” 

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey: “Today marks an important victory for reliable, affordable American energy after years of fighting federal efforts to shut down West Virginia’s coal and natural gas industries. President Trump and Administrator Zeldin understand that America needs more energy, not regulations that force dependable sources of power off the grid and drive up costs for families and businesses. This action will help protect West Virginia jobs, strengthen our electric grid, and allow our state to continue powering the nation... West Virginia v. EPA remains a landmark decision in support of the rule of law. I am grateful that the Trump Administration has such a strong set of energy policies and will continue to work with them on advancing the policies behind today’s announcement.” 

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen: “I am pleased that the EPA is taking common-sense steps to unburden our ratepayers. Nebraska has some of the most affordable electricity rates in the country due, in part, to our coal plants. I appreciate that the Trump Administration is taking electrical rate affordability seriously, which is critical to all of us right now.” 

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders: “President Trump knows that the key to improving affordability for the American people is unleashing the power of American industry and putting more savings in hardworking families' pockets. This announcement does both. Arkansas suffered when Presidents Obama and Biden hamstrung our energy sector to cater to their far-left base. I’m excited to see President Trump fix their mistakes and put American industry and American families first.” 

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV): “Finally, under President Trump’s leadership, we are ending the Biden-era Clean Power Plan 2.0, which was designed to eliminate coal and natural gas power generation, drastically increasing Americans’ electric bills. I have long opposed this rule and warned of the devastating economic impacts it would have in West Virginia, and the energy reliability concerns it would create across our country. I am grateful for EPA Administrator Zeldin’s steadfast commitment to reversing harmful regulations that would penalize coal and natural gas energy generation, as well as his continued support for affordability, electric grid reliability, and American energy dominance.” 

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY): “America is an energy superpower. Under Republican leadership, we are acting like it. The Biden administration’s outrageous climate rules would have shut down power plants and increased energy costs for families across the country. Repealing these rules will take the handcuffs off of Wyoming’s energy workers so they can unleash affordable, reliable American energy. Thanks to President Trump, the war on American energy is officially over.” 

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN): “The Biden EPA’s power plant rules were an unlawful war on coal and gas that drove up costs and threatened our grids. This rollback restores reliable, affordable American energy and will save families hundreds of billions.” 

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX): “Eleven years ago in Houston, I called the Obama EPA’s Clean Power Plan a lawless attempt to destabilize America’s energy system. Today, back in Houston, Administrator Lee Zeldin repealed the Biden administration’s 2024 power-plant rule, its successor. The fight has always been over who sets America’s energy policy. Congress never gave EPA the authority to remake America’s power grid. The Supreme Court confirmed that limit in West Virginia v. EPA. Administrator Zeldin, Secretary Wright, Secretary Burgum, and everyone who worked for this repeal deserve enormous credit. Today’s repeal is a major victory for American energy.” 

Senator Steve Daines (R-MT): “It’s critical that the United States continues to provide reliable and affordable energy. I’m thrilled to see the recent announcement from the EPA to repeal power plan regulations that hinder U.S. energy. Thanks to the Trump Administration, this action will help save millions of dollars, provide jobs for Americans, and protect our nation’s energy dominance.” 

Senator Jon Husted (R-OH): “The Biden-era Clean Power Plan 2.0 was driving up Americans’ electric bills and hurting American coal and natural gas production. I’m glad to see EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin repeal this plan and restore commonsense regulations that will help unleash American energy dominance.” 

Senator Jim Justice (R-WV): “Another bad Biden-era energy policy is finally being put to rest. The Clean Power Plan 2.0 was a disaster designed to kill energy jobs, skyrocket utility bills, and weaken our power grid. Appreciate President Trump and EPA for tearing down these mandates and letting West Virginia coal and natural gas keep po