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Coal Gets Lifeline as Renewables Pushed Back | Mesa News
Arizona’s Apache Generating Station, once set to ditch coal for renewables by 2028, is getting a $21 million lifeline to keep its aging coal turbines running—thanks to a wartime Defense Production Act funding boost. The Department of Energy is pouring $425 million into 12 coal plants nationwide, sparking debate: is this a smart move to save money and ensure energy independence, or a costly delay that undermines climate goals? Critics warn that maintaining outdated coal plants, especially with relaxed emissions rules and exemptions for mercury pollution, could saddle consumers with higher…
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