Trump administration postpones closure of crucial power station
The Trump administration decided to keep the Eddystone Generating Station in Pennsylvania operational, just a day before its planned closure. This decision is based on extraordinary powers usually applied in crisis situations.
President Trump’s administration chose to continue the operation of the Eddystone Generating Station, owned by Constellation Energy Corp. The power station was scheduled for closure; however, the Department of Energy utilised extraordinary powers to maintain its operation, reports Bloomberg.
This decision was made following testimonies from the electricity grid operator, who highlighted increasing issues with energy resource adequacy. Rising energy demand and the closure of other power plants have contributed to this situation.
The power station has been operating since the 1950s
The Eddystone Units 3 and 4, each with a capacity of 380 MW, can operate on either natural gas or oil, depending on market conditions. These units were commissioned between 1967 and 1970.
Simultaneously, units 10, 20, 30, and 40 were installed, contributing a total capacity of 60 MW. These are pairs of peak oil-driven units that operate during periods of high demand, as explained by the company.
The construction of Eddystone began in the mid-1950s. The plant’s first two coal units were shut down in 2011 and 2012.
This is not the only such decision
A similar order concerned the JH Campbell power station in Michigan, which was also directed to continue operation beyond its planned closure date.
Both decisions aim to ensure energy stability in the face of growing challenges, notes Bloomberg.
