IN HR0011

Urges the EPA to respect state primacy in developing carbon dioxide emission guidelines for existing power plants and to allow states to develop performance standards based on their unique policies, energy needs, resource mix, and economic priorities.

Calls on the EPA to issue guidelines and approve state-established performance standards based on carbon dioxide emission reductions achievable through measures at fossil-fueled power plants.

Requests that the EPA allow Indiana and other states to set less stringent performance standards or longer compliance schedules for power plants within their jurisdiction.

Seeks maximum flexibility for Indiana and other states to implement carbon dioxide performance standards for fossil-fueled power plants under their jurisdiction.

Asserts that coal provides affordable and reliable electricity to Indiana and that carbon regulations could threaten electricity affordability, reliability, and jobs through premature plant closures.