Episode
Coal Gets $700M Lifeline
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 94
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Summary
The President just invoked the Defense Production Act to pour $700 million into 13 coal plants—including new ones in West Virginia, the first since 2013—despite coal’s share of U.S. electricity dropping from 50% to just 15%. While industry insiders hail it as a lifeline, environmental groups warn it’s taxpayer money being wasted on outdated, expensive infrastructure. The Energy Department’s backing of a 1.6-gigawatt project in West Virginia hints at bigger plans, with more details expected soon. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8ea1a84bbba4f619