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EPA’s Clean Power Plan. An overview of EPA’s proposed rules and the implications for the future. Presented by: David Crews SVP - P ower Supply EKPC. EPA’s State-Specific Targets. Proposed rules require 30% C0 2 reduction (from 2005 levels)
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EPA’s Clean Power Plan An overview of EPA’s proposed rules and the implications for the future Presented by: David Crews SVP- Power Supply EKPC
EPA’s State-Specific Targets Proposed rules require 30% C02 reduction (from 2005 levels) Each state has a target; KY to develop an implementation plan by 6/30/2016 2
Options For Utilities The range of options to dilute CO2 emissions includes: Retiring high CO2-emitting units Increasing use of natural gas combined cycle units Increasing use of renewables Expanding energy efficiency and demand-side programs 8
EKPC Is: Actively evaluating compliance strategies Consulting with state regulators Consulting with our regulatory counsel Filing comments on the rule Filing new EE tariffs 9