Tight energy supply conditions and renewable energy project delays have led two Wisconsin utilities to delay the retirements of several coal-fired units.
We Energies said it will extend the lives of four units at its Oak Creek site. The coal units have a total capacity of 1,100 MW and were placed into service in the late 1950s and 1960s.
The expected retirement of Oak Creek Units 5 and 6 will be delayed by one year, until May 2024. The retirement of Units 7 and 8 will be delayed for approximately 18 months, until late 2025.
