Italy to Push Back Coal Power Plant Phase-Out by 13 Years as Energy Crisis Looms
By Owen Evans
Published on April 1, 2026.
Italy is planning to delay the closure of its coal-fired power stations by 13 years, citing energy security concerns. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on electricity and maintain the stability of the industry. The country's lower house of Parliament has passed a bill allowing the phase-out from 2025 to 2038. The government is seeking to reduce these concerns further.
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