Coal Country

King Coal is back:

On April 8, the president signed an executive order aimed at reinvigorating domestic coal production and rolling back environmental regulations implemented during the previous administration. The executive action includes immediate exemptions for nearly 70 coal-fired power plants from a series of Biden-era pollution rules, which the Trump administration says had contributed to higher utility costs and growing concerns about grid reliability. “The integrity and expansion of our Nation’s energy infrastructure is an immediate and pressing priority for the protection of the United States’ national and economic security,” President Trump said, declaring a national energy emergency shortly after returning to the White House. The White House says the new directive will increase the nation’s base power capacity and help ensure that energy remains affordable and reliable as demand continues to rise. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright reinforced the administration’s position, stating on April 9, “The American people need more energy, and the Department of Energy is helping to meet this demand by unleashing supply of affordable, reliable, secure energy sources – including coal.” “Coal is essential for generating 24/7 electricity,” Wright added.

The Sun and Wind Kings are dead, long live King Coal...