HJR 205 Summary

• Urges the EPA to withdraw and reconsider its proposed Clean Power Plan, citing concerns about reliability and affordability of electric service in Alabama.

• Claims the EPA lacks legal authority under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act to regulate CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants.

• Requests that any final rule provide full CO2 emission credits from 2005 forward, not penalize states with nuclear power or hydroelectric resources, and allow states to modify non-binding guidelines.

• If EPA does not withdraw the plan, urges allowance of compliance deadline no earlier than 2030 and delays in implementation until all legal challenges are resolved.

• Directs distribution of the resolution to the President, Congress, federal agencies, governors, utility commissions, and state energy and environmental officials.