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ENERGY

Coal-fired era ends with Indian River plant closure

Republicans offer options to state’s energy policies

By Glenn Rolfe
Posted 3/17/25

A period of coal-fired power generation that spanned several decades is over.

NRG’s Indian River Power Plant Unit 4, the last generator in Delaware using coal, ceased operations Feb. 23, after about 68 years.

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