H.R. 2177 proposes an amendment to the Clean Air Act to create a system of tradeable energy performance standards for large electricity generators and thermal energy users. The bill introduces an emissions allowance system where facilities must submit allowances for carbon dioxide emissions,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 2177 is a plan to help big power companies and heat users share tokens that keep track of the air pollution they make, like a game where everyone needs a pass to play. If they don't have enough passes, they have to pay or get help to make the air cleaner.