The Trump administration announced on July 27, 2026, that it is exempting power plants that exclusively serve data centers and do not connect to the broader electrical grid from pollution limits aimed at preventing acid rain. The administration provided new guidance clarifying that these 'islanded' power plants are not required to comply with the Clean Air Act's regulations.
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EPA exempts data center power plants from pollution limits
On July 27, 2026, the Trump administration announced an exemption for power plants serving data centers that do not connect to the broader grid from pollution limits designed to prevent acid rain. New guidance clarified that these 'islanded' power plants are not subject to the Clean Air Act's regulations.
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EPA exempts data center power plants from pollution limits seeking to prevent acid rain
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