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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 ReleasesMarch 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
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Press ReleasesFebruary 17, 2026Emergency order keeps critical coal generation online and addresses critical grid reliability issues facing the Midwestern region of the United States.Energy.gov
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February 12, 2026Seven Things You May Not Know About Coal InfographicHydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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February 11, 2026The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants that serve rural and remote communities across the United States.Energy.gov
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January 15, 2026The Trump Administration Is Reaffirming Coal’s Role In American Energy DominanceEnergy.gov
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October 31, 2025The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $100 million in federal funding to refurbish and modernize the nation’s existing coal power plants.Energy.gov
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October 29, 2025U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office closed a loan to support independent, American-made, and coal-powered fertilizer production.Energy.gov
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Press ReleasesSeptember 29, 2025The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a $625 million investment to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide.Energy.gov
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July 16, 2025Efforts to recover critical minerals from coal ash are opening the door for new partnerships, business models, and regional investment.Office of Technology Commercialization