US Energy Secretary ensures Washington coal plant remains open ahead of winter
Published by Will Owen,
Editor
World Coal,
The US Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, has issued an emergency order to ensure Americans in the Northwestern region of the US have access to affordable, reliable and secure electricity heading into the cold winter months.
The order directs TransAlta to keep Unit 2 of the Centralia Generating Station in Centralia, Washington available to operate. Unit 2 of the coal plant was scheduled to shut down at the end of 2025. The reliable supply of power from the Centralia coal plant is essential for grid stability in the Northwest. The order prioritises minimising the risk and costs of blackouts.
According to Energy Secretary Wright: “The Trump administration will continue taking action to keep America’s coal plants running so we can stop the price spikes and ensure we don’t lose critical generation sources. Americans deserve access to affordable, reliable, and secure energy to heat their homes.”
This order is in effect until 16 March 2026.
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