Hoosier Rural Electric Cooperative said it will close the 1,070-megawatt coal-fired Merom Generating Station in Sullivan County, Indiana, by 2023 as it moves to a generating mix that includes natural gas, wind, solar and battery storage.

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The company said its plans are to reduce its carbon footprint by up to 80%. Hoosier Energy spokesman Greg Seiter said, "As far as the future of Merom goes, there are several future possibilities but no specific timeframe in place.