EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy declared that there was ‘not one single bit of evidence that [the EPA has] destroyed an industry or significantly impacted jobs other than in a positive way. his statement is clearly contradicted by reality and credible studies. For example, the economic consulting firm NERA found that the cost of EPA’s so-called ‘Clean Power Plan’ could total nearly $300 billion. Nearly $300 billion in compliance costs will significantly impact jobs.