MO HCR32

Missouri General Assembly opposes the EPA's June 2014 "Clean Power Plan" that would cut emissions from existing coal-fired power plants, arguing it infringes on state authority to develop energy policy

EPA requirements would mandate Missouri reduce electricity usage by almost 10%, increase natural gas combined cycle capacity factors by over 40%, and increase renewable energy generation by 300%

More than 80% of Missouri's electricity comes from coal-fired plants, and the legislature argues these requirements could increase utility bills, raise unemployment, and reduce electric grid reliability

Resolution adopts the House Majority Floor Leader's December 1, 2014 EPA filing (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602) as the state's official position opposing the rule

Directs copies be sent to the Missouri Department of Economic Development Division of Energy, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and all members of Missouri's Congressional delegation