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The Push for Changes to Coal Plant Operations Continues in Minnesota

At a time when Minnesotans are facing unprecedented economic challenges, the current operations at many coal plants are costing customers more money due to significant plant operating losses.

Published November 2, 2020
Categorized as Recent News Tagged clean power, coal, coal plants, energy markets, isabel ricker, Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power, ricker, Xcel, Xcel Energy

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