Power company makes surprising move at once-vital plant: 'We're really excited about the next chapter'

Power company makes surprising move at once-vital plant: 'We're really excited about the next chapter'

The last coal-fired plant active in New England has ceased operations as of September — three years ahead of its projected retirement in 2028, Canary Media recently reported. The plant's early closure could be seen as an indication of the bleak future of coal, despite the federal government's recent efforts to revive the industry.   Merrimack Station, located in Bow, New Hampshire, opened in the 1960s to provide coal-powered electricity to the N…