Low Emissions Electricity Program: Assessment

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

 

Description:

To assess, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions that result from changes in domestic electricity generation and use that are anticipated to occur on an annual basis through fiscal year 2031.

Bill Section:

60107(a)(5)

US Code:

42 USC 7435(a)(5)

New or Existing:

Existing

Potential Cost:     

$1,000,000

Timeline:     

FY22-31

Implementation Status/Rulemaking:   

On November 4, 2022, EPA published a Request for Information (RFI) on Low Emissions Electricity Program (Section 60107) and GHG Corporate Reporting (Section 60111). Comments were due January 18, 2023: Source

In September 2023, EPA released a report on Electric Sector Emissions Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act, as required by Section 60107(5) of the Inflation Reduction Act: Source