Italy to Push Back Coal Power Plant Phase-Out by 13 Years as Energy Crisis Looms

Italy delays coal phase-out by over a decade

Italy's parliament voted on Tuesday to delay the closure of the country's coal-fired power stations by over a decade, a move experts slammed as "worrying" political propaganda.

Italy to Push Back Coal Power Plant Phase-Out by 13 Years as Energy Crisis Looms

Italy is set to delay the closure of its coal-fired power stations by 13 years, postponing the phase-out from the end of 2025 to 2038, according to a bill passed ‌by the lower house of Parliament on March 31 that’s widely expected to gain full approval. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government wants to dial back net-zero policies amid growing energy supply ​challenges triggered by the conflict in Iran. Three of Italy’s four remaining c…

Italy Votes to Extend Coal-Powered Plant Usage

Italy’s parliament voted on March 31 to delay the closure of the country’s coal-fired power stations by over a decade, pushing the shutdown back from 2025 to 2038. The move is said to be Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s response to rising energy costs and supply risks linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Italy currently has four coal-fired power stations, two on the mainland and two in Sardinia. The Torrevaldaliga Nord power plant in Civitavec…

Italy To Delay Coal Phase-Out Until 2038, Scale Back Climate Plans

Italy will postpone shutting down its coal plants until 2038 as energy supply concerns rise amid the Iranian war and growing EU climate pressures.

Italy Postpones Coal Shutdown by Over a Decade to 2038

Italy’s parliament has voted to extend the operation of coal-powered plants until 2038, delaying the nation’s planned phase-out by 13 years. This marks a significant reversal from earlier commitments to shutter these facilities by 2025 as part of broader decarbonization goals. The decision, finalized on March 31, reflects mounting concerns over energy security amid volatile […]