The Environmental Protection Agency, under the direction of President Joe Biden, released its final regulations for power plants on Thursday amid warnings from industry experts that the mandates will have a deleterious effect on the nation’s energy needs.

The agency claims the new rules, which were finalized under the Clean Water Act, Clear Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, will reduce air, water, and land pollution and “confront the climate crisis.”

“Today, EPA is proud to make good on the Biden-Harris Administration’s vision to tackle climate change and to protect all communities from pollution in our air, water, and in our neighborhoods,” EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a statement. “By developing these standards in a clear, transparent, inclusive manner, EPA is cutting pollution while ensuring that power companies can make smart investments and continue to deliver reliable electricity for all Americans.”

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