Delayed coal plant retirements are playing a key role in supporting grid reliability.

NERC’s latest reliability assessment shows that the U.S. electricity grid is becoming increasingly reliant on weather-dependent sources of electricity, leaving one-third of the country at elevated risk of blackouts this summer. However, the risks will increase because of EPA regulations. However, this is only a temporary band aid because EPA regulations will cause more coal retirements that cannot be delayed. […]