Aging Oil Plants Face Unclear Future in New England as Winter Risks Rise

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Newington Station in Newington, N.H. | Granite Shore Power

Dec 1, 2025 | Jon Lamson

In New England, increasing winter reliability concerns are driving questions about how long the region’s aging fleet of oil-fired power plants can, or should, remain on the system.

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