The Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) was finalized by the US Environmental Agency (EPA) on July 6, 2011. The goal of this regulation is to decrease health issues caused by power plant emissions. This rule is expected to cause electricity prices to increase significantly because coal generating plants will have to implement emissions reducing upgrades or close the plant.

The CSAPR was recently put on hold by the US Court of Appeals. This is good news for now but it is still expected to be implemented in the future, which will increase costs. Stay tuned for more information.