Morrisey administration blocks coal project information, out of step on energy shifts

Morrisey administration blocks coal project information, out of step on energy shifts

On Nov. 13, 2025, Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s office put out a news release claiming billions of dollars in private-sector energy investments, listing as a “Key Announcement” $1.44 billion in coal plant life extensions. The $1.44 billion figure was listed alongside other funding commitments, by far the largest a FirstEnergy-proposed $2.5 billion natural gas plant project that has drawn the ire of ratepayer advocates due to the rate hike request and …