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Coal Plants Affected by EPA Regulations

View a map of coal plants expected to shut down as a result of new EPA regulations.

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The Associated Press reports more than 32 mostly coal-fired power plants will close and another 36 plants could also be forced to shut down as a result of new EPA rules regulating air pollution.

Click the icons in the map to view details for each plant affected by the EPA rules. Red icons indicate at least one unit will retire; yellow icons denote at least one unit at a power plant is at risk of retirement.

Mike Maciag is Data Editor for GOVERNING.
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