Energy and Environment

Coal plant operator unaware of possible Trump move to keep plants open

By Josh Siegel
Published February 9, 2018 4:49pm ET
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Coal plant operator unaware of possible Trump move to keep plants open
Energy Secretary Rick Perry is considering using his authority under Section 202 of the Federal Power Act to order coal plants run by FirstEnergy Solutions to remain online "to serve the public interest," according to reports. (Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle via AP) | Michael Holahan

A major operator of utilities whose coal plants are at risk of shutting down said Friday it doesn’t know of any potential emergency action by Energy Secretary Rick Perry to keep the plants running.

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