The insensitive use of conventional energy sources has put this world before miscellaneous threats. There is a necessity to now rely on renewable sources, and different countries have undertaken innovative projects to combat this growing threat. For example, the U.K. government has undertaken the 'Road to Zero' project to ensure an emission-free transport system by 2040, the U.S. is expected to have most of the energy from renewable sources in the future, and the German government has set the target to achieve 65 % of the total energy from renewable sources by 2030. The world is ready to accept renewable sources as the prime source to meet the energy demand.
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In this swiftly changing scenario, the coal power plants are anticipated to become antiquated because of the changing demand of the market, the varying environmental scenario, and the increasing cost of production. EIA has determined to put a brake on several coal mines by the end of 2019, and the most significant name coming on the list is the Navajo Generating Station in Arizona.
This revolt against the coal mines is not only restricted to the U.S., but it is true to other countries. In western Minnesota, a coal plant, which stopped working previously, has recently been dismantled, and the government, with the help of Fagen Inc., has built a wind farm to meet the energy demand.
Besides the destruction of coal-power plants, some turbine plans are under the radar of EIA. Though the retirement program of 2019 majorly consists of the coal plants, natural gas, nuclear, and a single hydroelectric plant are also on the list.
It is the proper time to restructure the energy landscape. The U.S. Energy Department plays a vital role in ensuring the change by launching a hub to empower wind power development and supporting the devices that leverage ocean energy. Moreover, the country is serious about this gradual shift to renewable sources. For example, the California Building Standard Commission (CBSC) has approved the plan of installing solar panels in every new house from 2020.
