More of America's Coal-Fired Power Plants Cease Operations

US Coal Plants Closing Fast Amid Renewables Surge and Regulations

The Fading Embers of America’s Coal Empire In the quiet industrial town of Somerset, Massachusetts, the Brayton Point Power Station has finally gone dark. Once a towering symbol of the region’s energy might, this coal-fired behemoth ceased operations three years ahead of its scheduled retirement, marking the end of an era for New England’s coal power. As reported in a recent update from Slashdot, the plant’s early shutdown underscores a broader …

More of America's Coal-Fired Power Plants Cease Operations

New England's last coal-fired power plant "has ceased operations three years ahead of its planned retirement date," reports the New Hampshire Bulletin. "The closure of the New Hampshire facility paves the way for its owner to press ahead with an initiative to transform the site into a clean energy complex including solar panels and battery storage systems." "The end of coal is real, and it is here," said Catherine Corkery, chapter director for S…