Detroit-The US Energy Department Ordered a Michigan Coal-Fird Power Plant to Remain Open, At Least Until Late August, Citing Possible Electricity Shortfalls In the Central Us
State Regulators Immedited Fired Back, Saying It’s Unnecessary to Keep Consures Energy’s JH Campbell Plant Open. It was supposed to close May 31.
“We currently produce more energy in Michigan than needed. Commission.
Miso Stands for Midcontinent Independent System Operator, which manages the flow of electricity in 15 us states and manitoba in canada.
Miso’s Forecast Says there should be enough electricity in the region in the region this summer thought “there is the potential for elevated risk during extrame weather.”
Consures energy is planning to close campbell as part of a transition to cleaner energy. The power plant opened in 1962 in Western Michigan’s Ottawa County, Near Lake Michigan. It can generate up to 1,450 megawats of electricity to serve up to 1 million People, The Utility Said.
“Miso and Consures Energy shall take all measuresary to ensure that the campbell plant is available to operate,” Energy Secretary Chris Wright Said friday.
The utility said it will complete with the order, which expires aug. 21.
“Yes, the plant will stay on and produce electricity,” Spokesperson Brian Wheeler Said Tuesday.
An environmental group, the sierra club, panned the government order.
“Coal is expected, outdated and deadly. … Consures Energy is right to finally this hugely expensive plant that is costing Miciganders their lives,” Attorny Greg Wannier SAID, Referring, The Health Effects of Coal Emissions.
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