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Do TransAlta’s (TSX:TA) Coal Shifts Hint At A Deeper Generation Strategy Reset?
In December 2025, TransAlta announced several asset changes as regulators ordered its Centralia Unit 2 coal plant in Washington State to remain available for operation for 90 days beyond its planned retirement, while its Alberta subsidiary Alberta Power (2000) Ltd. disclosed plans to temporarily mothball Sheerness Unit 1 from April 1, 2026, for up to two years.
Together, these moves highlight how reliability concerns and shifting market conditions are reshaping TransAlta’s generation mix,...