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Ohio GOP circulates bill that would stymie coal plant closures

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Briefings

Ohio GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill designed to prevent coal plant closures, even when owners have contractual obligations to shut them down. A draft obtained by Canary Media indicates the legislation would block plants from closing if a shutdown is mandated by a settlement agreement, potentially affecting both past and future operations.

Key points

• Ohio GOP lawmakers are circulating a bill to prevent coal plant closures, even when owners have contractual obligations to shut them down.
• A draft bill would block coal-fired power plants from closing when a shutdown is required by a settlement agreement.

Context

This legislation represents a potential shift in Ohio's energy policy, as Republicans seek to maintain coal operations despite existing legal or contractual requirements to close facilities.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a draft bill circulating among GOP lawmakers; specific dates, affected plant names, or settlement details are not provided.

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