New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule

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By Sarah Shemkus, Canary MediaOct 12, 2025, 9:00 am111 ptsTrending
Even as the federal government attempts to prop up the waning coal industry, New England’s last coal-fired power plant has ceased operations three years ahead of its planned retirement date. The closure of the New Hampshire facility paves the way for its owner to press ahead with an initiative to transform…

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