Pentagon Seeks Coal Power for Trump Defense Plan
March 30, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via E&E News by POLITICO

President Trump signs executive order directing the Pentagon to prioritize long-term power purchase agreements with coal plants for military bases and critical facilities, ensuring reliable baseload power amid grid vulnerabilities from intermittent renewables. This bold move counters coal's decline, with EIA projecting a 5% annual drop in generation, by leveraging America's vast coal reserves for national security and fuel security during extreme weather. Read more about this...