Event Brief
Coal Plant Ordered to Stay Open Despite Shutdown Plans
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 6:26 PM ET
Summary: Emergency order keeps Centralia coal plant operational amid economic shifts.
WHO: Department of Energy
WHAT: Emergency order to keep coal plant operational
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
WHERE: Centralia
WHY: To ensure reliable electricity access in the Northwestern US
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