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Analysis of the Clear Skies, Clean Air Planning and Clean Power Acts of 2003
 

This report responds to a request from Senator James Inhofe received by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on March 19, 2004. Senator Inhofe requested that the EIA analyze the impacts of S. 1844, the Clear Skies Act of 2003, S. 843, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2003, and S. 366, the Clean Power Act of 2003. The report analyzes the impacts of limits on nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury and carbon dioxide emissions (for S. 843 and S. 366) from electricity generators. It reports the projected impacts on electricity generation by fuel, emissions, capacity expansion, prices, and industry costs.

Contents
(complete Report) Analysis of S.1844, the Clear Skies Act of 2003; S.843, the clean Air Planning Act of 2003; and S.366, The Clean Power Act of 2003.  Need help, contact the National Energy Information Center at 202-586-8800.
Executive Summary
Executive Summary.  Need help, contact the National Energy Information Center at 202-586-8800.
1. Background and Summary of the Bills
Background and Summary of the Bills.  Need help, contact the National Energy Information Center at 202-586-8800.
      Background and summary of the Bills  
      Bill Summary  
      
2. Analysis of the Proposed Bills
Analysis of the Proposed Bills.  Need help, contact the National Energy Information Center at 202-586-8800.
      Analysis Cases  
      Generation and Fuel Use  
      Generating Capacity and Pollution Control Equipment Additions  
      Electricity Prices, Consumer Electricity, Natural Gas Expenditures, and Inudstry Resource Costs  
      Emissions and Allowance Prices  
      Economic and Employment Impacts  
   
3. Data and Analysis Uncertainties
Data and Analysis Uncertainties.  Need help, contact the National Energy Information Center at 202-586-8800.
   
Contacts
Contacts.  Need help, contact the National Energy Information Center at 202-586-8800.
 
Appendix A: Letter from Senator James M. Inhofe
Appendix A Letter from Senator James M. Inhofe.  Need help, contact the National Energy Information Center at 202-586-8800.
Appendix B: Comparison Tables for Reference, Clear Skies, and Jeffords Cases
Appendix B Comparison Tables for Reference, Clear Skies, and Jeffords Cases.  Need help, contact the National Energy Information Center at 202-586-8800.
Appendix C: Comparison Tables for Reference, Carper International, and Carper Domestic Cases
Appendix C Comparison Tables for Reference, Carper International, and Carper Domestic Cases.  Need help, contact the National Energy Information Center at 202-586-8800.