Friends of Coal West

04/24/2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright underscored the importance of investing in coal plant upgrades and renovations, highlighting how modernizing existing infrastructure supports grid reliability, affordability and the growing demand for dependable power. —> https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/articles/2026/4/us-energy-secretary-denies-doe-is-defying-congress-by-subsidizing-coal-plants-100922356

02/10/2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright told reporters Friday that the Trump administration’s energy policies helped save the grid during Winter Storm Fern.

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02/07/2026

01/27/2026

Sleep tight America. We got this. Thousands of coal miners, truck drivers, railroaders, river boat workers and power plant employees will make sure that you stay warm and safe on a cold winter night. Fuel Satisfaction. Affordable Power. Grid Reliability. All from American Coal.

01/21/2026

By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Will Wade Trump administration officials vowed to keep US coal power plants operating, casting it as an imperative to meet surging electricity demand and drive a revival of the nation’s industrial base. “The goal is 100% open,” said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. “T...

12/30/2025

The coal plant units, scheduled to cease operations in December, will now remain open until March 23, 2026.

12/29/2025

The International Energy Agency reports global coal demand is expected to hit a new record high in 2025. In the U.S. and Wyoming, it’s expected to…

12/18/2025

Good news: A key coal unit is staying open to ensure reliable power.

The market is waking up to what we’ve always known – you need coal’s steady, dispatchable energy for a stable grid.

https://www.eenews.net/articles/old-coal-unit-at-giant-colorado-plant-evades-closure/

10/30/2025

This blog post from Wood Mackenzie highlights coal power's critical role in the AI boom.

Reliable, constant energy is key for technological advancement, and coal is ready to deliver.

Link: https://www.woodmac.com/blogs/energy-pulse/ai-boom-lifts-hopes-of-a-new-future-for-coal-power/

10/27/2025

https://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/opinion/columnists/article_4d6ee20d-a65c-4a44-b2ca-a898c2c5d889.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcANslXlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHolGIuG6ePSD2q3kOO0z0lmUbBlk2mFV9zxXNSp8zESMNx-wbN2vx4UOVGxN_aem_QSorlrj4LkeOaFtUDdLCkA

Recently, the Trump Administration announced a broad plan to strengthen America’s coal industry. The Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, and the Environmental Protection Agency outlined new funding,