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politics2 days ago•6 min saved

Coal gets a boost, wind pays the price: Trump admin reroutes billions to fossil fuels

The Trump administration has diverted roughly $2.7 billion to pay developers to relinquish offshore wind leases and redirect funds toward coal, with the DOE also advancing hundreds of millions to extend coal plants and boost coal infrastructure; critics argue the moves raise electricity bills for consumers and benefit fossil-fuel donors, while White House officials say funds are being repurposed to provide affordable, reliable energy and that renewables are not being unjustly subsidized; independent analyses, however, often show renewables can be cheaper than coal.

via The Guardian|

#coal #energy-policy #politics

energy21 days ago•118 min saved

Solar Surpasses Coal to Lead U.S. Power Generation for the First Time

U.S. solar power generation has, for the first time, surpassed coal as the dominant source of electricity, signaling a historic shift in the nation’s energy mix driven by cheaper solar and retirements of coal plants, with potential implications for emissions, pricing, and grid planning.

via Cowboy State Daily|

#coal #electricity #energy

energy1 month ago•3 min saved

Sun Takes Lead: U.S. Solar Outpaces Coal in May as New Power Source

U.S. solar generation surpassed coal in May for the first time (solar 12.8% vs coal 12.2%), with solar becoming the third-largest electricity source behind natural gas and nuclear. Despite Trump’s push to bolster coal, solar and other renewables are driving growth and are the leading source of new power—solar plus battery storage comprised about 91% of new capacity in Q1—signaling a continued shift toward clean energy as analysts expect solar to overtake coal on an annual basis in coming years.

via The Guardian|

#coal #ember #energy

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Solar tops coal in US electricity for the first time on record

Ember data show solar generation in May 2026 exceeded coal for the first time on record, supplying 12.8% of US electricity to coal's 12.2% and hitting a record 45.5 TWh, with solar becoming the third-largest power source behind natural gas and nuclear as renewables reshape the grid.

via Electrek|

#coal #ember #renewables

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump launches renewed bid to prop up US coal with Defense Production Act funds

The Trump administration unveiled a new effort to revive coal by allocating $700 million under the Defense Production Act to update 14 existing plants and build new ones in Alaska and West Virginia, paired with private investment. Officials claim it could lower electricity costs, but critics point out coal’s high price relative to wind/solar, ongoing environmental and health concerns, and the risk of stranded assets if renewables and stricter EPA rules continue to dominate the market.

via Ars Technica|

#carbon-emissions #coal #defense-production-act

health-and-environment1 month ago•9 min saved

Trump taps Defense Production Act to fund West Oakland coal terminal

President Trump announced via the Defense Production Act that $75 million will go toward building the West Oakland coal export terminal, part of a broader $700 million coal-industry push. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon praised the project as essential for his state’s coal industry, while environmentalists and Oakland residents oppose it amid years of litigation involving developer Phil Tagami’s Oakland Bulk Oversized Terminal (OBOT). The plan envisions groundbreaking this summer and first shipments by 2028, with critics warning of pollution and climate impacts.

via The Oaklandside|

#coal #defense-production-act #health-and-environment

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump launches $700 million coal revival using wartime powers

Donald Trump announced a $700 million plan to revive the US coal industry, invoking the Defense Production Act to fund 14 existing plants, 42 mines, build two new plants, and an Oakland export terminal, with about 1,400 jobs tied to the terminal and roughly 14,000 total jobs supported, plus an estimated $50 billion in potential energy-cost savings for consumers, as energy prices rise amid tensions with Iran and criticism of renewables.

via BBC|

#coal #defense-production-act #energy-policy

energy1 month ago•19 min saved

Trump unveils $800M plan to spark a coal-power revival

The Trump administration plans to invest more than $800 million in public funds to revive coal-fired power, funding new plants in Alaska and West Virginia and propping up about 14 struggling facilities across 11 states, tapping clean-energy funds and invoking the Defense Production Act; the move, which could face legal challenges, aims to revive an industry increasingly uneconomic next to natural gas and renewables.

via The Washington Post|

#coal #energy #energy-policy

climate-and-environment1 month ago•8 min saved

Trump backs Oakland coal export terminal with Defense Production Act funds

Trump says he will invoke the Defense Production Act to invest nearly $700 million in upgrading 13 coal plants, build two new plants in Alaska and West Virginia, restart a shuttered Maryland plant, and fund a West Coast coal export terminal in Oakland to move U.S. coal overseas, arguing it strengthens national energy security; environmental and local groups warn it will raise electricity costs, worsen pollution, and undermine climate goals, and opponents vow to challenge the plan in court.

via Los Angeles Times|

#climate-and-environment #coal #defense-production-act

politics1 month ago•16 min saved

Trump unveils $700 million plan to shore up ailing coal industry

President Trump is set to announce $700 million in new support for the struggling coal industry, signaling a government effort to bolster coal producers and workers amid broader shifts away from coal.

via AP News|

#coal #energy #funding

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump launches $700M coal push with new plants and Oakland export terminal

President Trump will announce a $700 million plan under the Defense Production Act to fund a new Oakland coal export terminal, upgrade 13 existing plants in 10 states, back two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia plus restart one in Maryland, and provide nearly $200 million in DOE grants; White House says the move will create thousands of jobs and save energy costs, signaling a continued push for fossil fuels.

via CBS News|

#coal #defense-production-act #energy-policy

world1 month ago•46 min saved

Shanxi coal-mine toll revised to 82 as safety scrutiny widens

China’s Liushenyu coal mine disaster toll in Shanxi was revised downward to 82 dead from an earlier figure of 90, with 247 workers underground at the time, 128 injured, and two still unaccounted for. All four mines owned by Shanxi Tongzhou Coal Coking Group have been closed and executives detained as authorities call for safety reforms and order an investigation, making this the deadliest Chinese mining accident since 2009.

via Reuters|

#china #coal #mining

world1 month ago•13 min saved

Shanxi coal mine blast leaves 90 dead, state media confirm

A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi’s Qinyuan County, Shanxi Province, China, killed 90 people, according to state media, as rescuers continue to work at the scene.

via AP News|

#china #coal #explosion

energy1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump's Plan to Keep Coal Plants Open Costs Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions

The Trump administration’s emergency orders to keep five aging coal plants operating beyond closures have cost hundreds of millions, largely borne by ratepayers (e.g., J.H. Campbell in Michigan has about $180 million in expenses since last May). Critics argue the strategy is inefficient and environmentally harmful, while the Energy Department says it safeguards grid reliability; a DC Circuit Court case brought by Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois and environmental groups challenges the orders’ legality. The policy coincides with a rebound in coal use and related emissions, despite health and environmental concerns surrounding coal power.

via The New York Times|

#coal #emissions #energy

energy2 months ago•10 min saved

China’s coal-to-electricity breakthrough: zero-emission direct electrochemical fuel cell

Chinese researchers led by Xie Heping have developed a zero-carbon-emission direct coal fuel cell (ZC-DCFC) that converts coal’s chemical energy directly into electricity without combustion. The coal is processed and fed to an anode while oxygen is supplied at the cathode; a oxide membrane enables direct oxidation and on-site CO2 capture, which can be turned into synthesis gas or stabilized as bicarbonate. This bypasses steam cycles and turbines, aiming for higher theoretical efficiency by avoiding combustion losses and Carnot limits. Improvements in durability and stack scalability address earlier power-density issues. The concept could even operate underground at deep coal seams, transmitting only electricity upward, potentially easing supply pressures as shallow reserves dwindle.

via Interesting Engineering|

#china #coal #electricity