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Ameren Missouri Pushes Labadie Coal Retirements Back to 2042

Original: Ameren Missouri Delays Labadie Coal Retirements to 2042

Ameren Missouri has delayed the planned retirement of its Labadie coal-fired power plant, the state's largest, from earlier target dates to 2042. The move extends the operating life of one of the Midwest's biggest coal plants, drawing attention from environmental groups concerned about emissions and from energy watchers tracking how utilities balance reliability, costs and decarbonisation commitments in the region.

Why now: Extending coal plant life to 2042 conflicts with climate goals and is likely to draw criticism and debate over Missouri's energy transition.

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