New England is on track to become coal-free by 2028 as the last two coal power plants in New Hampshire, Merrimack and Schiller Stations, have announced their plans to retire by 2028 and 2025, respectively. This marks a significant victory for environmentalists and organizations like Beyond Coal, NHSierraClub, CLF, and the EPA who have long advocated for a #CoalFreeNE. The closure of these plants will pave the way for renewable energy sources to take their place, with the sites being converted into solar farms and battery banks for offshore wind.
The last two coal-fired power plants in New England are set to close by 2025 & 2028 ending the use of a fossil fuel that supplied electricity to the region for more than 50 years. The sites will be converted to solar farms & battery banks for offshore wind https://t.co/No1LUMKBIh
Last coal-burning power plant in New England set to close in a win for environmentalists https://t.co/MXPK3OAfl4
The last coal-fired power plant in New England, which had been the focus of a lawsuit and protests, is set to close in a victory for environmentalists. https://t.co/IR7q1i8yKx
Last Coal Plants in New England Close https://t.co/racXwODnrM
New England could be coal-free by 2028 https://t.co/DS3i9a9xe2 https://t.co/DS3i9a9xe2
New England's last 2 coal-fired power plants set to close | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/be44icgwYI
Last coal plants in New England to close; renewables take their place https://t.co/4ZlOWmAEC0 https://t.co/8j5JNvPimk
The very last coal plants in New England are shutting down! Such thanks to all who fought so hard to make it happen! https://t.co/h5OvD4priq
A HUGE WIN for New England! I want to lift up the countless volunteers, advocates, and allies who never gave up the fight for a #CoalFreeNE. And the incredible work of the @NHSierraClub, @CLF, and the @EPA who made this victory possible! https://t.co/cW4eP2yObA
New England’s last coal plants to close https://t.co/VK5PIqdB7H
VICTORY: New England is set to be COAL-FREE by 2028! The region's last New Hampshire coal-burning units at Merrimack and Schiller Stations have announced plans to retire by 2028 and 2025, respectively. https://t.co/Nt68aMcniJ
With the closure of New Hampshire's final two coal power plants, New England will officially be coal-free by 2028. Congrats to @BeyondCoal! https://t.co/CUY8wwfLx9