"Operators of a century-old coal plant in Alabama say Obama-era environmental rules are behind their decision to close the facility, which first started churning out electricity in 1917.

The announcement is already fueling debate about the role of environmental rules in dampening the coal sector — despite President Trump's pushback — versus an expected transformation to cleaner fuels throughout the nation's power fleet.

Alabama Power Co. yesterday announced the last three coal stacks at Plant Gorgas will close April 15. The power plant — located in Parrish, Ala. — used to be known as the Warrior Reserve Steam Plant."

Kristi E. Swartz reports for EnergyWire February 21, 2019. [2]