Delaware's Energy Dilemma: Indian River Power Plant
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Delawares energy crisis deepens as demand surges from data centers and supply dwindles, with Republicans eyeing the old Indian River Power Plant near Millsboro as a solution. The site, Delawares last coal-fired baseload generator, shut down in 2025 due to uncompetitive auction prices and high operational costs. Lawmakers propose converting it to natural gas or nuclear, but NRG, the owner, has ruled out coal restart and faces challenges with nuclear conversion due to flood risks. The sites grid ties and offshore wind potential offer promising alternatives to power Delawares grid without the old coal drama.
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