Department of Energy Mandates Centralia Unit 2 Remain Available for Operation for 90 Days

Executive Summary

• The U.S. Department of Energy issued an order requiring TransAlta’s Centralia Unit 2 in Washington State to remain available for operation for a 90‑day period ending March 16, 2026.
• TransAlta is evaluating the order and will coordinate with state and federal authorities; further details will be disclosed as they become known.

Key Details

• Order issued by the United States Department of Energy mandating continued availability of Centralia Unit 2.
• Required operational period: 90 days, from issuance until March 16, 2026.
• TransAlta’s subsidiary, TransAlta Centralia Generation LLC, is the entity directly affected.
• The company is currently assessing the order’s implications and will work with relevant governmental bodies.
• No immediate financial impact disclosed; future updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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