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President Obama announces Clean Power Plan

White House – The Clean Power Plan sets achievable standards to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. By setting these goals and enabling states to create tailored plans to meet them, the Plan will:

Protect the health of American families. In 2030, it will:

  • Prevent up to 3,600 premature deaths
  • Prevent 1,700 non-fatal heart attacks
  • Prevent 90,000 asthma attacks in children
  • Prevent 300,000 missed workdays and schooldays

Boost our economy by:

  • Leading to 30 percent more renewable energy generation
    in 2030
  • Creating tens of thousands of jobs
  • Continuing to lower the costs of renewable energy

Save the average American family:

  • Nearly $85 a year on their energy bills in 2030
  • Save enough energy to power 30 million homes
    in 2030
  • Save consumers $155 billion from 2020-2030

     

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