AISI Applauds EPA Power Plant Rule Announcement

June 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of the American Iron and Steel Institute, applauded the announcement by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin today that EPA is proposing to repeal the onerous rule regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) limits on power plants. 

Dempsey said, “GHG emissions from power plants in the U.S. do not significantly contribute to what is primarily a global problem. Emissions from U.S. power plants have significantly declined since 2005 and will continue to decline on their own for the foreseeable future. The onerous, costly and unproven mandate included in the current power plant rule would adversely impact the innovations that are already being implemented to reduce America’s carbon footprint. AISI applauds EPA for announcing this new approach, which is significant to the American steel industry as we depend on an affordable and reliable electricity supply. As such, we favor innovative, market-driven approaches and not heavy-handed federal requirements on the power sector that could negatively affect not only our industry but grid reliability overall.”  

AISI previously submitted comments to EPA expressing concern about the proposed rule. 

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AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI’s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers, steel pipe and tube manufacturers and steel processors and fabricators, reflecting the production and distribution of both carbon and stainless steels. These steels are critical to America’s national and economic security, including roads and bridges, buildings, the electrical grid, cars and trucks and all clean energy technologies. AISI also represents associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI’s website at www.steel.org. Follow AISI on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@AISISteel) or Instagram.