Regulating Power Sector Carbon Emissions | Center for ...
Oct 06, 2021 · New natural gas power plants can emit no more than 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatthour (MWh) of electricity produced, which is achievable with the latest combined cycle technology. New coal power plants can emit no more than 1,400 pounds CO2/MWh, which almost certainly requires the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.