Washington coal plant produces no power but plenty of costs. Who pays?

A Washington state coal plant has become the source of a costly dispute for utilities and ratepayers across the Pacific Northwest. According to Canary Media, the facility isn't producing any electricity, yet utilities are caught in a disagreement over how to handle the mounting costs. The conflict traces back to recent Trump administration energy policies. Now utilities and customers are left grappling with the question: who pays for a power plant that generates nothing?

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