He is transferring from Navajo Generating plant to another power plant more than 300 miles away. Coal power is too expensive to justify, according to Salt River Project, the primary utility company that runs the plant. More than 70 coal plants across the United States are expected to close by the end of 2020. According to an analysis published Monday, 90 percent of coal plants that collect data on pollution have contaminated nearby groundwater. Two private companies interested in buying the Navajo Generating Station pulled out last year, saying the challenges were too great.

Source: Huffington Post March 06, 2019 10:45 UTC