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Trump Administration Extends Life of Aging Power Plants Amid Lawsuits

6/6/2025

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The Trump administration has decided to keep two aging power plants in Michigan and Pennsylvania running past their June 1 closure date, despite grid operators not asking for it. This move could lead to higher costs for consumers, as experts question the legitimacy of a national energy emergency, prompting 15 states to file lawsuits against the declaration.

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The Trump administration has decided to keep two aging power plants in Michigan and Pennsylvania running past their June 1 closure date, despite grid operators not asking for it. This move could lead to higher costs for consumers, as experts question the legitimacy of a national energy emergency, prompting 15 states to file lawsuits against the declaration.