DOE eyes retirement of aging coal plants amid RE shift

DOE eyes retirement of aging coal plants amid RE shift

Aging and inefficient coal-fired power plants across the country may soon face voluntary retirement or repurposing as the government intensifies its shift toward renewable energy (RE).In a statement on Friday, May 8, the Department of Energy (DOE) said that it is conducting a rigorous assessment of the operational performance of existing coal facilities, particularly those prone to frequent unplanned outages, to protect consumer interests.Under …