General Electric announced plans to cease making coal-fired power plants to focus on its core renewable energy and power generation businesses. The stock dropped almost 8% on Monday.General Electric (GE) said the exit from its steam power business may include divestitures, site closings, job cuts and other considerations for publicly held subsidiaries. At the same the company committed to work with customers on current obligations as it pursues the exit.The exit is part of GE’s strategy to invest in its core renewable energy generation businesses, and to make electricity more affordable, reliable, accessible, and sustainable. However, GE steam power will …read more
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