DOE Orders Centralia Coal Plant to Stay Open

The U.S. Department of Energy orders TransAlta to keep Centralia Unit Two coal plant running, delaying its conversion to natural gas. The decision, citing regional reliability concerns, aims to prevent power shortages and price increases. TransAlta is evaluating the order and plans to work with authorities, despite environmental criticism.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.