Trump administration extends coal plant operations amid grid reliability concerns
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The Trump administration extended the operation of Michigan's JH Campbell coal plant against the operator's wishes, citing grid stability concerns, despite environmental and health impacts, and the plant's planned closure, highlighting ongoing political support for fossil fuels amidst climate change and cleaner energy trends.
- A coal-fired plant in Michigan was to close. But Trump forced it to keep running at $1m a day The Guardian
- FERC approves cost allocation paths for power plants DOE ordered to run past shutdown dates Utility Dive
- Energy Secretary Issues Order to Secure Grid Reliability in Midwest Department of Energy (.gov)
- Trump administration orders 3 more months of burning coal at Michigan power plant MLive.com
- Federal order keeping Campbell Plant open extended hours before expiration The Holland Sentinel
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