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EPA Exempts Data Center Power Plants from Pollution Limits
The Trump administration exempted data center power plants from pollution limits aimed at preventing acid rain, facing criticism for potentially weakening environmental protections. The move is part of broader efforts to ease regulations.
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The Hill
The Trump administration announced Monday that it is exempting power plants that only serve data centers and do not connect to the broader grid from pollution limits that seek to prevent acid rain. The administration announced new guidance on Monday clarifying that these “islanded” power plants do n
2026-07-27 19:43 UTC