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Clean Air Power Sector Programs

  • Power Sector Programs

    EPA’s power sector programs reduce air pollution to improve air quality, protect public health and address climate change.
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  • Emissions Trading

    Learn the basics of emissions trading, delve into EPA's emissions trading programs, and discover best practices.

  • New eGRID Data

    The latest release is here, now with 2023 data. Check it out!

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    Access a wealth of public data, as well as tools, interactive maps, graphs, and other resources.

Reducing power plant emissions to protect human health and the environment.

Our programs address air pollution and climate change by reducing power sector emissions and providing comprehensive information about the electric power sector. We also track and report air quality, health, and environmental conditions.
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U.S. Electric Power Sector

Electricity is an essential part of daily life. Learn about the U.S. power sector, its impacts, and how it is evolving.

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Learn about EPA’s emission reduction programs  and our progress protecting human health and the environment.

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EPA collects comprehensive data from the power sector. Access this wealth of public data, as well as tools, interactive maps, graphs, and other resources.

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Program Implementation

EPA provides resources for power plants and others interested in emissions monitoring and reporting, compliance requirements, and administrative processes.

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What's New

  • May 7, 2025 – 2025 1st quarter emissions data now available.
  • January 15, 2024 – eGRID data for 2023 is now available.

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Last updated on May 7, 2025
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