The order directs Vistra to retire 2 GW of coal generation by the end of the year. ... The process to retire so much coal by the end of the year must begin very soon, as Vistra must notify the Midcontinent ISO (MISO) of any intended retirements 180 days in advance.
Two weeks ago:
"In a Surprise Announcement, Colstrip Units 1 and 2 to Close by Year-End"
https://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.ph...
I count 4144.6 megawatts of coal retirements planned for 2019. But this table was last updated in April.
2000 MW of coal retirements directed this week:
"Illinois directs Vistra to retire 2 GW coal by 2020"
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/illinois-directs-vistra-to-...
The order directs Vistra to retire 2 GW of coal generation by the end of the year. ... The process to retire so much coal by the end of the year must begin very soon, as Vistra must notify the Midcontinent ISO (MISO) of any intended retirements 180 days in advance.
Two weeks ago:
"In a Surprise Announcement, Colstrip Units 1 and 2 to Close by Year-End"
https://www.powermag.com/in-a-surprise-announcement-colstrip...
That's another 614 MW to retire by year's end.