A look at the policies, infrastructure initiatives, and energy developments shaping America’s current energy landscape, from grid reliability and domestic production to coal, nuclear, and critical mineral supply chains. The piece outlines how recent actions are influencing affordability, energy security, and long-term industrial growth across the country. …
News Tag: coal
Trump, Shapiro strike deal to keep Pennsylvania coal plants open
A reported agreement between President Donald Trump and Gov. Josh Shapiro would extend operations at certain Pennsylvania coal-fired power plants, emphasizing efforts to protect energy jobs and generate enough power to support the regional grid. It reinforces the need for reliable, around-the-clock energy as electricity demand continues to grow. …
History of Electricity
Affordable, reliable electricity is fundamental to modern life. It provides clean, safe light around the clock, cools our homes in summer and heats many in winter, and powers the digital world we rely on through our smartphones and computers. Although hundreds of millions of Americans use electricity every day, most of us don’t think twice …
Italy Ready to Restart Coal-Fired Plants, Postpone Total Coal Phaseout
Officials in Italy said they are prepared to restart the country’s four remaining coal-fired power plants if supply issues for oil and natural gas persist, while also moving to postpone a permanent shutdown of those facilities until at least 2038 to support industrial competitiveness and economic stability. …
How Regulatory Realism is Securing the American Grid
On March 27, 2026, the EPA finalized a rule repealing the 2024 amendments to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. By reverting these standards to the workable 2012 baseline, the administration has signaled a long-overdue return to energy pragmatism, prioritizing the stability of the American power grid over the ideological pursuit of a fossil-free future. …
Trump admin ramps up effort to revive coal industry as power demand surges
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. …
Burgum: 100 years ago, the US was ‘the mining powerhouse’
Secretary Doug Burgum underscores the essential role coal has played in building American strength and why it remains critical to our energy future. He highlights the need to restore domestic mining capacity to secure reliable power, strengthen national security, and support economic growth. As energy demand rises, coal continues to be a cornerstone of American …
China Touts Its Renewables but Fossil Fuels Rule
Despite the growing prominence of renewable energy generation, coal still remains the dominant source of electricity for China and India. Even if these countries continue to increase renewable generation, it’s unlikely that they’ll move off coal anytime soon. …
Trump directs military to strike new deals with coal-fired power plants: ‘Going to be buying a lot of coal’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing the Department of War (DOW) to work directly with coal-fired power plants on new long-term power purchasing agreements, arguing the move would ensure “more reliable power and stronger and more resilient grid power.” …
Rumors Of Coal’s Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Coal-fired power could remain part of the United States’ energy mix for longer than previously anticipated. Rapid growth in electricity demand is forcing utilities and policymakers to prioritize reliability over retirement schedules. …
