The tab to keep a Pacific Northwest coal plant on standby keeps rising. Who will pay?

In the Pacific Northwest, a coal plant near Centralia, Washington, is stirring controversy as its owner insists on keeping it on standby, despite it not generating any power. Utilities are outraged, fearing ratepayers may end up footing the bill for this costly upkeep. This dispute highlights the Trump administration's efforts to prop up the struggling coal industry, raising questions about environmental and economic sustainability. The situation underscores a broader conflict between fossil fuel dependencies and the push for cleaner energy sources.