The Environment Report

Coal plant shutdowns are beginning of end of an era


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Consumers Energy in April closed seven of its coal-burning units. DTE Energy plans to shut eight of its coal-burning units by the year 2023. Mark Barteau is Director of the University of Michigan Energy Institute. He says eventually, coal is going away because natural gas, wind and solar are more cost-effective - as well as being better for public health and the planet. "I don't think we are going to see any more coal plants built," he says. "What you have to realize is the units that both DTE
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The Environment ReportBy Lester Graham

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