Shapiro administration supports continued operation of 2 coal-fired power plants

Pa.’s largest coal-fired power plants would stay open until 2032 in proposed deal

The commonwealth’s two largest coal-burning power plants, which were slated to cease operation in less than three years, would remain in service through 2032 under an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Shapiro admin supports continued operation of 2 coal-fired power plants

HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration are seeking a county judge’s approval of an agreement with two coal-fired power plants in western Pennsylvania that, if approved, would extend the lifespan of the facilities by four years.

Shapiro administration supports continued operation of 2 coal-fired power plants

Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration are seeking a county judge’s approval of an agreement with two coal-fired power plants in western Pennsylvania that, if approved, would extend the lifespans of the facilities by four years.

Gov. Shapiro moves to keep 2 coal-fired power plants open in Western Pa., as energy demand from data centers grows

Two PA Generating Stations Slated for Closure to Continue to Operate Through 2032 Thanks to DEP Consent Decree

Gov. Josh Shapiro this week announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was seeking final court approval of a consent decree that will allow two generating stations in the Commonwealth to reopen and operate through 2032.  The Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations are both coal-fired power plants having the same operator. Keystone is in Armstrong County and Conemaugh is in Indiana County.Both plants had been …