Despite Litigation Stance, Many State Critics Find Eased ESPS Compliance

Officials and close observers in several states that are leading opposition to EPA's signature greenhouse gas (GHG) rule for existing power plants have expressed optimism in recent weeks about their ability to comply with the rule because of market-driven decarbonization of their power sectors. Their statements affirm claims by the rule's supporters of the sectors' trend toward lower-carbon generation. But the evidence they provide suggests that heated political opposition to the rule might be difficult to sustain should it survive...