Braun directs state to revisit coal power plant closures

By: Jack Forrest

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 417

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Gov. Mike Braun directed his energy and natural resources secretary to revisit settlements that closed or sought to close coal power plants in Indiana.

Settlements identified in a Friday executive order include those that would close a plant before 50 years of service — described as the average age of retirement for electric generation units in Indiana — or where there was no allegation or finding of wrongdoing.

The secretary should also revisit …

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