Havana Coal Power Plant – Permanently Closed

The Havana Coal Power Plant permanently closed its doors last week and 25 News shared how that impact is hitting the small community and workers. Despite long-standing economic issues, the workers and community were given less than four months notice when Vistra announced plans to close four of their cleanest burning plants in the state.

Illinois needs transition policies and programs that support local communities and workers, replace lost tax revenue, and bring in new investments and businesses that create new job opportunities and economic revitalization.

Further Reading:

• Havana hit by plan to close power station
• “We’re going to get through this.” – Former Havana Power Plant employees fight on after closure