Energy Secretary Keeps Coal Plant Open Amid Grid Crisis

Energy Secretary Chris Wright issues emergency order to keep Michigan coal plant running, citing energy emergency and winter grid crisis. The order directs Midcontinent Independent System Operator to ensure J.H. Campbell coal-fired plant remains operational through coldest months, reversing policies that forced traditional power plants offline. The Department of Energy warns of increased blackout risks and potential one-hundred-fold jump in power outages by 2030 if coal, nuclear, and gas units continue to be retired at current pace. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.