Red states ask Supreme Court to halt climate rule

by Zack Budryk and Rachel Frazin - 07/23/24 5:43 PM ET

Energy & Environment

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Red states ask Supreme Court to halt climate rule

GOP-led states are asking the high court to pause the Biden administration’s rule to cut emissions from power plants.

Twenty-five states asked the Supreme Court for a stay of the administration’s power plant rule while their case against it plays out.

The states argued that they are ultimately likely to succeed in their case and will be harmed if the rule remains in effect while the litigation against it is ongoing.

They described the rule’s requirements as “really a backdoor avenue to forcing coal plants out of existence — a major question that no clear congressional authority permits.”

The rule requires existing coal plants and new gas plants to install technology that prevents 90 percent of their carbon emissions.

If it holds up in court, the rule is expected to accelerate a shift away from coal as some companies opt to shut down their plants instead of meeting the requirements.

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