Ohio Edison closes coal-fired plant


CSA Z463 Electrical Maintenance -

Our customized live online or in‑person group training can be delivered to your staff at your location.

  • Live Online
  • 6 hours Instructor-led
  • Group Training Available
Regular Price:
$249
Coupon Price:
$199
Reserve Your Seat Today
Ohio Edison Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation, permanently shut down the two remaining units at the coal-fired R. E. Burger Power Station in Shadyside, Ohio recently.

In 2005, FirstEnergy announced that it would convert the plant to a biomass-fired facility. The project fell through because of market prices, and the company decided to close the plant. The units will be dismantled and parts will be transferred to other plants and sold to vendors.

The facility was built in the 1940s with three oil-fired peaking units. In the 1950s, Ohio Edison added a coal-fired peaking unit and two coal-fired base load units. All units were Siemens with a Babcock & Wilcox dry bottom boiler. The plant had a total generating capacity of 413 megawatts.

Related News

ERCOT Concerns tied to Crypto Mining

Texas’s booming data-center and crypto-mining growth threatens grid reliability as facilities frequently trip offline during…
View more

Europe's Renewables Are Crowding Out Gas as Coal Phase-Out Slows

EU Renewable Energy Shift is cutting gas dependence as wind and solar expand, reshaping Europe's…
View more

How to Get Solar Power on a Rainy Day? Beam It From Space

Space solar power promises wireless energy from orbital solar satellites via microwave or laser power…
View more

Energy Ministry may lower coal production target as Chinese demand falls

Indonesia Coal Production Cuts reflect weaker China demand, COVID-19 impacts, falling HBA reference prices, and…
View more

'Pakistan benefits from nuclear technology'

Pakistan Nuclear Energy advances clean power with IAEA guidance, supporting SDGs via electricity generation, nuclear…
View more

Californians Learning That Solar Panels Don't Work in Blackouts

Rooftop Solar Battery Backup helps Californians keep lights on during PG&E blackouts, combining home energy…
View more

Sign Up for Electricity Forum’s Newsletter

Stay informed with our FREE Newsletter — get the latest news, breakthrough technologies, and expert insights, delivered straight to your inbox.

Electricity Today T&D Magazine Subscribe for FREE

Stay informed with the latest T&D policies and technologies.
  • Timely insights from industry experts
  • Practical solutions T&D engineers
  • Free access to every issue

Live Online & In-person Group Training

Advantages To Instructor-Led Training – Instructor-Led Course, Customized Training, Multiple Locations, Economical, CEU Credits, Course Discounts.

Request For Quotation

Whether you would prefer Live Online or In-Person instruction, our electrical training courses can be tailored to meet your company's specific requirements and delivered to your employees in one location or at various locations.