Washington, D.C. — Today, Power The Future praised President Trump's announcement of $700 million in new funding to strengthen America's coal industry and energy infrastructure. The plan includes support for 13 existing coal plants across many states, funding for new coal facilities in Alaska and West Virginia, a coal plant restart in Maryland, and a new coal export terminal in Oakland, California.
"President Trump not only understands that reliable energy is non-negotiable for a strong country, but is boldly acting on it," said Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future. "This investment is not just about clean, beautiful coal, it is about the miners, railroad workers, and power plant employees who keep America running. While climate extremists root for plant closures and higher prices, President Trump is investing in the workers and energy sources that actually keep the lights on."
Power The Future's recent report, Frozen by Fern, outlined the critical role coal and other dispatchable energy sources played during Winter Storm Fern. During the height of the storm, natural gas, coal, and nuclear provided roughly 80 percent of U.S. electricity while wind delivered single-digit percentages and solar was largely unavailable during the coldest and darkest hours. As America faces rising electricity demand this summer, coal will once again play a critical role in protecting families and powering businesses.
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