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CleanTechnica•7 days ago

•Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) has voted to extend the operational life of an aging coal-fired power plant in North Omaha, reneging on a 2014 commitment to cease its operation.
•This decision signals a delay in decarbonization efforts for the region, potentially impacting opportunities for new clean energy generation (solar, wind, storage) and PPA markets.
•The continued operation of the 70-year-old plant raises concerns about local air quality, emissions, and the utility's long-term environmental policy commitments.

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CleanTechnica•12 days ago

•Oklahoma is presented as a prime example of a state grappling with the environmental and economic volatility of a fossil fuel-dependent economy.
•Despite significant wind energy development, the state's deep ties to oil and gas result in ongoing pollution issues affecting air and water quality.
•The article frames fossil fuel reliance as a 'binge & purge' cycle, advocating for a decisive renewable energy transition.

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Utility Dive•17 days ago