Indian River Power Plant revival talks underway
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Delaware Republican senators say they are actively exploring the possibility of reopening the long-shuttered Indian River Power Plant, citing increasing electricity demand and concerns about grid reliability.
State Sens. Brian Pettyjohn and Gerald Hocker confirmed they are in discussions with energy and utility stakeholders to evaluate whether restarting the Dagsboro facility is feasible. The plant officially ceased operations last February after 68 years of service.
For decades, the coal-fired plant supplied electricity to Delaware and up to a dozen other states. In a statement released by Delaware Senate Republicans, the lawmakers said reviving the facility…
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