Transformer Fire Forces Martin's Creek Plant Offline
Talen Energy’s two-unit Martin's Creek Power Plant in Mount Bethel Township, Penn., was forced offline as a result of a transformer fire Sept. 11, the company said. The incident occurred Sunday evening at a transformer yard adjacent to the plant.… Read More |
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