coal plants
Coverage of coal plants in the Nexus archive.
- Keeping coal plants open in Colorado could cost $87M, with consumers paying the tab
Keeping coal plants open in Colorado could cost $87 million, with consumers paying the cost. Operating these plants at a fraction of their capacity is costly and inefficient, according to owners and analysts.
- Wisconsin’s clean energy future is about affordability, jobs and independence
The article highlights Wisconsin's clean energy initiatives, emphasizing affordability, job creation, and energy independence. It cites a poll showing 84% of Wisconsin voters are concerned about rising electricity costs and notes over 75,000 Wisconsinites work in clean energy. Federal policies supporting aging coal plants and offshore wind lease buyouts are criticized for undermining affordability and innovation.
- Solar beat coal on the US grid in May — a new milestone
The U.S. generated more electricity from solar panels than coal plants for the first time in May, marking a new milestone. The achievement occurred despite the Trump administration's efforts to revive coal.
- Trump administration announces $850M to modernize US coal capacity, build 2 new plants
The Trump administration announced $850 million to modernize US coal capacity and build two new coal-fired plants in Anchorage, Alaska, and Mt. Storm, West Virginia. The plants would total 2.85 GW and mark the first new U.S. coal plants since 2013.
- West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey on $700 million coal plant investment announced by Trump
President Trump announced a $700 million investment for coal plants and a new export terminal. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey discussed his reaction to the announcement on 'The Takeout'.
- Trump announces $700 million investment in coal plants, California export terminal
President Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal plants and a new export terminal. The announcement was covered by CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and analyzed by Mike O'Boyle from Energy Innovation.
- Trump plans $700 million investment in new coal plants and terminal
Trump plans a $700 million investment to fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in California.
- Indiana coal plant that Trump forced to stay open is not operating
The Trump administration required old coal plants to remain operational, but an Indiana coal plant has been non-operational for months due to needed repairs, contradicting federal officials' assertions.
- Trump admin defends its coal must-run orders in court
The Trump administration defended its legal authority to order coal plants to remain open, arguing before a federal court panel. The orders, known as coal must-run directives, are part of efforts to support the coal industry.
- Trump EPA chief vows he won’t take ‘morality lessons’ from Dem senator after heated clash
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin clashed with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse during a Senate hearing over cost-benefit analysis of coal plants, with Zeldin accusing Whitehouse of hypocrisy regarding his family's membership at a historically exclusive Rhode Island beach club. The exchange highlights tensions over Trump's proposed 50% EPA budget cut and differing views on climate change and fossil fuel costs.