Abstract: A power plant includes an electric power generation plant in communication with a CO2 capture system. The control system includes a first processor and a data storage device. The power plant includes a computer having a second processor that is configured to generate and transmit economic information relating to real time electric power pricing and/or CO2 capture, compression and emissions credits. The first processor is configured to receive the economic information relating to real time electric power pricing and/or CO2 capture, compression and emissions credits. The first processor is also configured to execute software operable to control the electric power generation plant and the CO2 capture system based on the economic information relating to real time electric power pricing and/or CO2 capture, compression and emissions credits to optimize the economics of the sale of the electric power and/or CO2 capture, compression and emissions credits.