News ClipChattanooga Times Free Press·Wheatfield, Jasper County, IN
Coal’s fortunes shift as Trump uses orders and taxpayer money to keep plants operating
The Trump administration is reversing prior clean energy policies by using emergency powers and taxpayer money to keep coal plants operational, citing increased electricity demand from data centers. This shift, which is drawing legal challenges from several states, directly impacts communities like Wheatfield, Indiana, where a coal plant slated for closure will now remain open to support an Amazon data center project. Critics argue this move will lead to higher energy costs and increased pollution, hindering climate change efforts.
4/10/2026
