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July 16, 2026On July 21, DOE leaders including Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, DOE Under Secretary Kyle Haustveit, and DOE Acting Assistant Secretary for HGEO Curt Coccodrilli will join the National Coal Council for its second meeting of 2026.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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June 26, 2026Emergency order addresses critical grid reliability issues by saving affordable, beautiful, clean coal generation from going offline.Energy.gov
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Press ReleaseJune 10, 2026Nine design and engineering projects will support the refurbishment or retrofit of existing coal power plantsHydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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June 9, 2026The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office's investments, partnerships, and on-the-ground engagements represent the work underway to strengthen America's coal industry and position it for the future.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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Press ReleaseJune 4, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy today announced it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to $500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds.Energy.gov
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June 4, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the selection of four coal modernization and reliability projects to strengthen coal-based generation, grid reliability, and strategic energy infrastructure.Energy.gov
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June 4, 2026The Trump Administration is Strengthening Grid Reliability and National Security by Reinvigorating the American Coal IndustryEnergy.gov
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Press ReleaseMay 18, 2026Emergency order keeps beautiful, clean coal generation available and reduces energy costs for AmericansEnergy.gov
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March 25, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) hosted a series of regional coal workshops across Arizona, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and North Dakota.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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Press ReleaseMarch 16, 2026U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to ensure Americans in the Northwestern region of the United States have access to affordable, reliable and secure electricity.Energy.gov