Federal Court Says DOE Overstepped to Keep Michigan Coal Plant Open Under 'Emergency'
The ruling says emergency powers cannot broadly extend the life of aging fossil fuel plants, and the Campbell plant has already cost ratepayers $259 million.
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Are Trump's policies helping KY coal? Not much, new federal outlook shows • Kentucky Lantern
A coal train rolls north through Richmond May 14, 2026. New federal data indicates coal generation in Kentucky will continue to decline in 2026 and 2027. (Photo by Curtis Tate of WEKU)This story first appeared on WEKU. It’s republished here as part of the Appalachian News Exchange reporting partnership to strength Kentucky journalism. The Trump administration has taken steps to boost coal’s fortunes in recent years, but the government still fore…
The judge ruled that the Trump administration's emergency blackout risk clause is "a restricted and last resort" that did not apply to this case, setting a precedent for similar litigation against orders that keep other coal and gas plants operational in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Washington.
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