The closure of the coal plant and mine in Craig, Colorado will greatly impact the economy and result in the loss of jobs. However, there are conversations about the potential to repurpose the plant and existing infrastructure. From geothermal to hydrogen to nuclear, what could happen with the Craig station remains to be decided. 

In this bonus episode of Coal at Sunset: A Colorado Town in Transition, we’ll talk about what’s next. What could happen with all the infrastructure and workforce? And is nuclear energy a potential option? 

Featuring Christine King, GAIN, Idaho National Lab, and Tim Osborn, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association.

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 Episode Credits:

Writer, Reporter, Host: Kristan Uhlenbrock

Producer and Marketing: Tricia Waddell

Additional Production: Nicole Delaney

Fact Checker: Kate Long

Sound Design: Jesse Boynton with tracks from Epidemic Sounds