Craig Station Unit 1 Coal Plant Emergency Order
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Craig, Colorado, United States
Source: Post Independent
An emergency order by the United States Department of Energy has forced the retiring coal-fired power plant Craig Station Unit 1 in Craig, Colorado, to remain open through at least March 30, 2026, despite its scheduled closure on December 31, 2025. The order was issued under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, allowing the Energy Department to keep power plants running during times of crisis.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Craig, Colorado, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Post Independent
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Description | An emergency order by the United States Department of Energy has forced the retiring coal-fired power plant Craig Station Unit 1 in Craig, Colorado, to remain open through at least March 30, 2026, despite its scheduled closure on December 31, 2025. The order was issued under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, allowing the Energy Department to keep power plants running during times of crisis. Colorado and environmental groups have filed lawsuits seeking to overturn this order, claiming it is illegal and results in unnecessary costs and pollution. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Colorado |
City | Craig |
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Source | Post Independent |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-03-22 |
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