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. …
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The EPA Rightly Rescinded the Endangerment Finding; Now it’s Up to the Courts
On his first day in office, President Trump promised to sharply reverse course from the Obama and Biden administrations on energy policy. Over a year and 300 actions later, the Trump administration’s commitment to unleashing American energy abundance has been proven time and time again. …
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. …
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.” …
Trump expands critical minerals list to copper, met coal, uranium
Metallurgical coal, newly added to the federal list of critical minerals, plays a key role in U.S. economic and national security strategy. As an essential ingredient in steelmaking, its inclusion underscores the government’s push to expand domestic production, reduce reliance on foreign sources, and strengthen the foundation of American industry and infrastructure. …
Increasing Power Prices Are Being Wrongly Blamed on the Trump Administration
With election season upon us, Democrats across the country are using rising electricity prices occurring alongside the OBBBA’s passage as a cudgel against Republican opponents. Reality, however, is much more complicated, as much of the increase in electricity prices results from policies enacted during the Biden administration and the increase in demand from AI, not …
Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants
The Trump administration said Monday it will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining and provide $625 million to recommission or modernize coal-fired power plants as President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reverse the years-long decline in the U.S. coal industry. …
Trump administration deepens crackdown on solar and wind tax credits
The Trump administration issued new Treasury guidance Friday that redefines when wind and solar projects are considered under construction, making it more difficult for developers to qualify for federal tax credits. …
200 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential
Building on a pledge to prioritize domestic energy production, the administration and congressional leadership have enacted 200 measures to expand output and dismantle regulatory barriers. These actions are positioned as part of a larger plan to secure energy abundance, lower costs for consumers, and drive economic growth for America. …
Steel plant in Vance’s hometown trades clean future for more coal
Six months into President Donald Trump’s second term, the Cleveland-Cliffs steel plant in Middletown, Ohio, looks very much like its past, doubling down on coal and relying on steel tariffs to help turn a profit. …
