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U.S. Revives National Coal Council to Boost Energy Competition

1/16/2026

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum reinstated the National Coal Council.
The council, chaired by Jim Grech of Peabody Energy, will address regulatory challenges facing the coal sector.
Wright said America needs 50 to 100 gigawatts of additional coal power to compete with China in the AI arms race.
The administration has allocated $625 million to revitalize the coal industry to ensure reliable energy by 2030.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum reinstated the National Coal Council.
The council, chaired by Jim Grech of Peabody Energy, will address regulatory challenges facing the coal sector.
Wright said America needs 50 to 100 gigawatts of additional coal power to compete with China in the AI arms race.
The administration has allocated $625 million to revitalize the coal industry to ensure reliable energy by 2030.