Duke Energy to delay coal closures to cater for data centres

Duke Energy foresees limited near-term reprieve for U.S. coal generation but continued long-term decline. Coal plant extensions to 2034–2040 are justified mainly by system reliability and fuel diversity needs. However, shrinking coal-mining capacity, transport bottlenecks, and workforce shortages present major risks to supply security. The report signals a pragmatic but transitional role for coal—supporting reliability until new nuclear and renewables […]