Tag: emergency power
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Trump Administration Forces Craig Coal Plant to Stay Online Amid Emergency Electricity Needs
Background In a move that drew both approval from some utility planners and concern from environmental advocates, the Trump administration invoked emergency authority to require the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association to keep the coal-fired Craig Unit 1 online. The unit, located near Craig, Colorado, had been scheduled for closure after years of operating amid…
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Emergency Order Keeps Craig’s Coal Unit Online Amid Power Crunch
Background: An Unexpected Requirement for Continuous Power In a move linked to urgent electricity needs, the Trump-era administration directed Tri-State Generation and Transmission to keep the coal-fired Craig Unit 1 operating, despite prior plans for its closure. The directive was framed as a necessary measure to safeguard the electrical grid during a period of heightened…