President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation on April 8, 2025, to extend the compliance timeline for certain coal-fired power plants regarding a rule established by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule, initially set to be fully complied with by July 8, 2027, mandates stricter emissions standards that require yet-to-be developed technology. The proclamation grants a two-year exemption until July 8, 2029, allowing these plants to follow previous standards. This decision was made to protect national security and the economy, and to avoid potential job losses and energy shortages.
Simple Explanation
In April 2025, President Trump said that some power plants can keep using old rules for a longer time before having to make less pollution because new technology to meet the tougher rules isn't ready yet. This means they get extra time to follow the old rules to help protect jobs and keep the lights on.