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EPA exempts data center power plants from pollution limits seeking to prevent acid rain

The EPA announced guidance exempting data center power plants not connected to the broader grid from pollution limits intended to prevent acid rain. This action clarifies that these "islanded" power plants do not fall under the Clean Air Act's requirements.
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Monday, July 27, 2026 at 03:43 PM EDT
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