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India May Need to Increase Its Coal Power Capacity Additions
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Institute for Energy Research
India may need to add 105 to 150 gigawatts of coal-fired power capacity by 2035 as surging electricity demand, driven in part by AI and data center expansion, puts increasing pressure on the nation’s power grid. Despite continued investment in renewable energy, India is prioritizing coal-fired generation to provide reliable baseload power, maintain grid stability, ...
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Trump admin ramps up effort to revive coal industry as power demand surges
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Fox Business
At a time of surging power demand, Fox Business visits Core Natural Resources’ Prosperity, PA mine. The segment highlights how coal remains essential to dependable electricity, economic growth, and a secure American energy future. ...
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US Energy Department to invest nearly $1 billion for new power grid upgrades
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Reuters
Arathy Somasekhar
The Energy Department announced roughly $967 million in additional grid-resilience funding for states, territories, and tribal governments, targeting infrastructure improvements and more reliable, affordable electricity. ...
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The Reality of the Energy Transition: Not Happening
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Fraser Institute
Despite trillions spent on renewable energy initiatives, global fossil fuel consumption continues to rise alongside the expansion of wind and solar, challenging the notion of a true energy transition. As worldwide energy demand grows, coal, oil, and natural gas remain essential to meeting energy needs, supporting critical industries, and providing reliable, affordable power. ...
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Pa. coal miners eye rising demand amid environmental battles
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TribLive
Joe Napsha
Pennsylvania remains the nation’s third-largest coal-producing state, supplying critical resources for electricity generation and steelmaking while supporting thousands of jobs and contributing billions to the state’s economy. As rising electricity demand driven by AI and electrification creates new opportunities for the industry, Pennsylvania’s coal producers remain well-positioned to strengthen domestic energy security. ...
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EPA rollback puts coal back in the grid reliability mix
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The Post and Courier
Taylor Millard
The Trump administration is repealing Biden-era emissions requirements that threatened widespread coal plant retirements amid rapidly rising U.S. electricity demand. The rollback recognizes the continued value of America’s coal fleet in supporting grid reliability, meeting growing power needs, and utilizing abundant domestic energy resources. ...