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The Energy Department was awarding $175 million to upgrade six coal plants in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia.
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The Energy Department was awarding $175 million to upgrade six coal plants
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1.000
Claim Maker
Brad Plumer
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "amount": "$175 million",
    "location": "Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia",
    "organization": "Energy Department"
}
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Energy Finance
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM (6 months ago)

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Trump Orders the Pentagon to Buy More Coal-Fired Electricity
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/climate/trump-coal-pentagon-electricity.html

President Trump directed the Pentagon to buy more electricity from coal-burning plants to support the declining coal industry. The move involves long-term contracts with coal plants and a rollback of environmental regulations. Critics argue this could increase costs and hinder investment in cleaner energy.

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