Energy Secretary Prevents Closure of Coal Plant That Provided Essential Power During Winter Storm
February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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Energy Secretary Prevents Closure of Coal Plant That Provided Essential Power During Winter Storm
Emergency order keeps critical coal generation online and addresses critical grid reliability issues facing the Midwestern region of the United States.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright renewed an emergency order to address critical grid . . .
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Energy Secretary Prevents Closure of Coal Plant That Provided Essential Power During Winter Storm
Emergency order keeps critical coal generation online and addresses critical grid reliability issues facing the Midwestern region of the United States.
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright renewed an emergency order to address critical grid . . .