Coal

DTE Energy closing three coal plants, constructing large solar array

As part of an effort to transform how it delivers energy, DTE Energy Co. recently said that it will retire…

8 years ago

NMA critiques “keep it in the ground” coal policy

The National Mining Association (NMA) opposed the Obama Administration’s “keep it in the ground” policy regarding coal-sourced fuel on Tuesday,…

8 years ago

Otter Tail Power to close Hoot Lake coal plant, add wind capacity

Otter Tail Power Co., which provides electricity for customers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, submitted a plan to…

8 years ago

FirstEnergy ready for peak summer demand across nuclear, coal, and natural gas sectors

FirstEnergy Corp. announced on Friday that it has completed nuclear, coal and natural gas generating station updates to meet peak,…

8 years ago

Kentucky electric utilities eye diversification amid coal decline, regulations

Kentucky’s coal-fired electricity generating utilities are struggling to stay competitive by converting their power plants to other sources of fuel…

8 years ago

Cantwell proposes new federal coal leasing reform

The U.S. Senate’s Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) led a proposal with 14 senators…

8 years ago

NMA supports bicameral legislation protecting coal lease program

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) and U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) introduced bicameral legislation on Tuesday aiming to protect jobs…

8 years ago

NMA president fights to keep coal industry afloat in the West

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn recently encouraged the U.S. Department of the Interior on Monday to…

8 years ago

Steam coal electricity generation continues steady fall

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced on Thursday that steam coal consumption for electricity generation in the U.S. has fallen…

8 years ago

NRECA to develop new laboratory for eco-friendly coal-firing processes

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) announced on Wednesday that it would join public and private partners for the…

8 years ago

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