Impacts of Clean Power Plan Could Devastate Growth

Washington, D.C., January 21, 2016 - National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Senior Vice President and General Counsel Linda Kelly issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied industry motion to stay the Clean Power Plan while courts debate legality:

"Manufacturers, as consumers of one-third of our nations energy, need reliable access to continue to provide jobs, create economic opportunity and compete in todays increasingly global economy. Although the courts decision leaves manufacturers with continued uncertainty, unanswered legal questions and unknown costs, we will continue to highlight the vast impacts of this regulation. This is only a preliminary decision not judging the merits of our case and the ultimate fate of the regulation. The court clearly recognizes the importance of a quick ruling and expedited briefings and arguments in this case. Our arguments are strong, the legality of the regulation is questionable, and we will continue to fight for pro-growth, pro-manufacturing regulations.

"Manufacturers are leading the way in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but we must have reasonable, balanced policies that protect competitiveness. Manufacturers message to the administration has not changed: work with us, not against us, to ensure future growth and progress."
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The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Manufacturing employs more than 12 million men and women, contributes $2.09 trillion to the U.S. economy annually, has the largest economic impact of any major sector and accounts for more than three-quarters of private-sector research and development. The NAM is the powerful voice of the manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global economy and create jobs across the United States. For more information about the Manufacturers or to follow us on Shopfloor, Twitter and Facebook, please visit www.nam.org.