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While an Ohio-based utility briefly proposed using emergency powers to stop coal plants from retiring in 2018, the idea never gained traction and was rarely discussed later.
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An Ohio-based utility briefly proposed using emergency powers to stop coal plants from retiring in 2018, but the idea did not gain traction.
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{
    "date": "2018",
    "location": "Ohio"
}
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Historical Event Energy Policy Coal Plants
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September 30, 2026 at 6:04 AM (1 week ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 6:04 AM (1 week ago)

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The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/climate/coal-industry-power-plants-trump.html

A previously unreported letter from a top coal lobbyist reveals early discussions about using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open. The Trump administration has since issued multiple orders to force plants to continue operating, sparking controversy and legal challenges.

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