Colorado Extends Coal Plant's Life, Balancing Green and Reliability

Colorado Springs Utilities secures a three-year extension for coal plant operation, marking a shift from earlier plans to extend coal use. The deal, part of Senate Bill 182, allows coal burning until 2032, with environmental groups like the Sierra Club expressing concerns but not opposing it. The extension comes amidst delays in switching to solar and wind replacements, and amidst federal support for coal under the Trump administration. The deal also coincides with other energy bills, including tougher pollution controls for coal plants and green lights for nuclear development. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3aa4410f264e4e5