Coal-Fired Power Plant In Cheswick To Close In September

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — The coal-fired power plant in Cheswick is closing this September following more than 50 years of operation.
The owner of this plant, Houston-based GenOn, said it can no longer compete financially, especially with new and demanding environmental regulations.The towering plant has often been cited as one of the top 10 polluters in Allegheny County. The plant has faced several lawsuits, including for allegations that they dumped hot water in the Allegheny River