Energy, Utilities & Water  September 13, 2019

Electrical utility suggests early closure of coal plants

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PacifiCorp, an electrical utility that serves 1.9 million customers, says that it could save nearly $600 million by shuttering several coal-fired units in Wyoming and elsewhere.

The Wyoming Business Report said in its report that the company has prepared 30 options, with the greatest savings achieved by early closure of coal plants and using alternative methods — natural gas, wind and solar —  to generate power.

 

PacifiCorp, an electrical utility that serves 1.9 million customers, says that it could save nearly $600 million by shuttering several coal-fired units in Wyoming and elsewhere.

The Wyoming Business Report said in its report that the company has prepared 30 options, with the greatest savings achieved by early closure of coal plants and using alternative methods — natural gas, wind and solar —  to generate power.

 

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Ken Amundson
Ken Amundson is managing editor of BizWest. He has lived in Loveland and reported on issues in the region since 1987. Prior to Colorado, he reported and edited for news organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. He's a parent of two and grandparent of four, all of whom make their homes on the Front Range. A news junkie at heart, he also enjoys competitive sports, especially the Rapids.
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