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Trump's DOE Delays Coal Plant Retirements, Sparks Controversy

12/26/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to delay retirement of Indiana coal plants, R.M. Schahfer and F.B. Culley.
This marks the third and fourth uses of emergency powers by the DOE this year, amid uncertainty.
NIPSCO plans to switch the Schahfer site to gas generation, despite DOE orders amid mechanical issues and groundwater contamination.
Critics say the move will raise electricity costs and harm the environment.

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U.S. President Donald Trump directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to delay retirement of Indiana coal plants, R.M. Schahfer and F.B. Culley.
This marks the third and fourth uses of emergency powers by the DOE this year, amid uncertainty.
NIPSCO plans to switch the Schahfer site to gas generation, despite DOE orders amid mechanical issues and groundwater contamination.
Critics say the move will raise electricity costs and harm the environment.