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- The U.S. Department of Energy ordered Craig Generating Station Unit 1 in Colorado to operate until March 30, 2026.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright approved the order, drawing criticism from Governor Jared Polis over costs and necessity.
- The plant has been offline since December 19 due to a critical failure, with repairs costing millions.
- Experts warn that keeping it open could slow the shift to renewables and raise consumer electricity prices.
