Sierra Club Responds to Attorney General Rokita’s Lawsuit to Block the Rockport Coal Plant Retirement
The Sierra Club is defending the planned retirement of the Rockport coal plant against Indiana Attorney General Rokita's legal intervention.Summary
Indiana Attorney General Rokita has filed an intervention in a long-dormant case to block the retirement of the Rockport coal plant in Spencer County, which is scheduled to close by the end of 2028. The owner, AEP Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), is already developing replacement generation. This legal move follows recent efforts by the Indiana state government to extend the life of coal plants to support the energy demands of AI data centers.
In response, Robyn Skuya-Boss, the Hoosier Chapter Director for the Sierra Club, stated that extending the plant's life is dangerous for both the environment and public health. She argued that such moves prioritize Big Tech interests over affordability for Hoosier families and small businesses. The Sierra Club intends to vigorously defend the retirement obligation that the plant owner previously agreed to, noting that the legal basis for the intervention is outdated.
(Source：Clean Technica)