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flag Washington state ends coal reliance from Colstrip, Montana, amid transition to renewables.

flag Washington state’s largest utility, Puget Sound Energy, has ended its decades-long reliance on coal from Colstrip, Montana, marking the first time in over 50 years that no coal-fired power from the plant flows to Washington. flag This shift follows state laws requiring coal phaseouts and carbon neutrality by 2030, prompting utilities to transfer their shares in the plant to Montana’s NorthWestern Energy. flag The move has sparked tension: Montana leaders accuse Washington of abandoning workers and communities, while environmentalists question the pace of the transition. flag Colstrip, a town of about 2,100, depends on coal-related tax revenue for infrastructure and income, and residents remain uncertain about replacing coal with renewables amid rising energy demand.

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