House Resolution 1583/DI 84 Summary

• Opposes EPA's January 8, 2014 New Source Performance Standards for greenhouse gas emissions from new coal-fired electric generating units that rely on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology

• Argues CCS technology is not ready for widespread commercial implementation and cannot form the basis for EPA emission standards under the Clean Air Act

• Contends the EPA should establish separate emission standards for coal-fueled units based on highly efficient existing technologies (ultrasupercritical, supercritical, and Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle) without requiring CCS

• Cites that 80% of Indiana's electricity comes from coal and that CCS could increase electricity costs by 80%, harming Indiana's manufacturing sector and consumers

• Urges Indiana to submit comments to the EPA reflecting this resolution and requests other states do the same; also calls for federal support of CCS research and development while providing additional time for the technology to mature