Trump Taxpayer Bailout of Coal Benefits Duke Energy Amidst Record Shareholder Profits
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release:
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Trump Taxpayer Bailout of Coal Benefits Duke Energy Amidst Record Shareholder Profits
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Trump announced the Department of Energy will throw a $175 million taxpayer-funded lifeline to six coal plants throughout the country, including Duke Energy's Belews Creek in North Carolina. The DOE notes additional taxpayer money will . . .
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Trump Taxpayer Bailout of Coal Benefits Duke Energy Amidst Record Shareholder Profits
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RALEIGH, N.C. - Trump announced the Department of Energy will throw a $175 million taxpayer-funded lifeline to six coal plants throughout the country, including Duke Energy's Belews Creek in North Carolina. The DOE notes additional taxpayer money will . . .