Coal Plants Use Scrubbers to Meet Acid Rain Program Standards
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What happened
Modern power plants are using scrubbers to comply with the Acid Rain Program, which established a cap-and-trade system for sulfur dioxide emissions. These systems, which include wet scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction, help remove pollutants like sulfur dioxide and mercury from flue gas. Independent stack tests have shown these scrubbers can remove between 96 percent and 98 percent of sulfur dioxide.
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Why it matters
The Acid Rain Program, established by Congress in 1990, has led to a decline in wet sulfate deposition, which is the fingerprint of acid rain. The use of these high-tech technologies demonstrates that modern coal generation is cleaner than it was in 1970, despite ongoing climate debates.
The EPA has issued an interpretation limiting the scope of the Acid Rain Program, which affects US infrastructure development.
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Who's involved
- Acid Rain ProgramThe environmental program that sets emission limits for power plants
- EPAThe regulatory body that exercises formal authority over the Acid Rain Program
- Environmental Protection AgencyThe organization that provides formal guidance clarifying the scope of the Acid Rain Program
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Congress established the Acid Rain Program; EIA confirms retrofitting and deposition decline.1 source
Coal plants are using scrubbers to comply with environmental regulations.1 source
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