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Trump Administration Extends Life of Coal Plants Amid Reliability Concerns

12/31/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy, under U.S. President Donald Trump, ordered two Indiana coal-fired power plants to stay open beyond planned closures to ensure grid reliability.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the decision aims to maintain grid reliability.
The DOE also extended operations for coal plants in Michigan and Washington.
Legal challenges claim higher electricity bills and more pollution, and the orders are set to expire in early 2026.

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The U.S. Department of Energy, under U.S. President Donald Trump, ordered two Indiana coal-fired power plants to stay open beyond planned closures to ensure grid reliability.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the decision aims to maintain grid reliability.
The DOE also extended operations for coal plants in Michigan and Washington.
Legal challenges claim higher electricity bills and more pollution, and the orders are set to expire in early 2026.