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The U.S. electric power sector has reduced air emissions substantially under existing programs. Over the past 30 years, the industry has cut sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions by 70 percent. Ozone emissions in the eastern United States have been cut by 80 percent. These efforts also have cut emissions of mercury by about 50 percent. Electricity use increased 79 percent during this time period. Utility MACT Rule Access EPA's pre-publication version of the final Utility MACT rule. Mercury Find out about the electric power industry's commitment to reducing mercury emissions. Find out about the electric power industry's commitment to reducing mercury emissions. Find out about the electric power industry's commitment to reducing mercury emissions. Find out about the electric power industry's commitment to reducing mercury emissions. New Source Review Learn why New Source Review (NSR) is one of the most complex and burdensome programs of the federal Clear Air Act. Ozone Find out how electric companies are reducing emissions that form ozone. Particulate Matter Learn how electric companies are reducing emissions that form particulate matter. Interstate Transport Find out about the Clean Air Interstate Rule. Toxics Release Inventory Learn about emissions reporting under the Toxics Release Inventory. Regional Haze Find out about the electric power industry's commitment to reducing mercury emissions. Find out about the electric power industry's commitment to reducing mercury emissions.