DOE keeps TransAlta (NYSE: TAC) Centralia Unit 2 available 90 days

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-17T23:24:10+00:00

The U.S. Department of Energy has mandated TransAlta Centralia Generation LLC to keep its Centralia Unit 2 operational for 90 days, indicating concerns about regional energy reliability. TransAlta is assessing the order and collaborating with government bodies.

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2026-03-17 23:24:10

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The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered TransAlta Centralia Generation LLC to keep its Centralia Unit 2 in Washington State available for operation for 90 days, until June 14, 2026. TransAlta Corporation, a major Canadian power generator, is currently evaluating this order and plans to work with state and federal governments to address it. This mandate suggests a temporary concern regarding energy reliability or supply in the region.

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