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EPA Poised to Reject Colorado's Coal Power Shutdown Plan

7/17/2025

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is poised to reject Colorado's ambitious plan to shut down coal-fired power plants, raising alarms about grid reliability and legal compliance. As Colorado strives for a 100% renewable energy future by 2031, environmentalists decry this move as a setback, while state officials remain resolute in their commitment to the transition.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is poised to reject Colorado's ambitious plan to shut down coal-fired power plants, raising alarms about grid reliability and legal compliance. As Colorado strives for a 100% renewable energy future by 2031, environmentalists decry this move as a setback, while state officials remain resolute in their commitment to the transition.