US EPA Repeals Power Plant Carbon Rules; G20 Backs Water Reuse: Policy Roundup

The US EPA has finalized the repeal of most of its 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for power plants, and it is now proposing to rescind all remaining greenhouse gas standards for the sector. This rollback removes the main federal limit on carbon emissions from coal and gas plants, shifting the burden to state and local policies. The announcement came at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston. Separately, the EU Commission approved €35.2 billion for German electricity, a significant funding move for grid and generation upgrades. The G20 also endorsed a US-led water reuse plan, which has implications for water infrastructure and energy efficiency. For anyone tracking carbon markets or climate policy, the EPA reversal is the headline. It will likely increase pressure on states to act and could affect carbon credit prices in regions with their own caps. The article is paywalled, but the key points are clear.