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# America's Power

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- [American Coal: Powering 250 Years of Growth](https://americaspower.org/american-coal-powering-250-years-of-growth/) - As America marks its 250th year, we rightly celebrate the people, principles, and sacrifices that built this nation. But our nation’s rise also depended on another enduring strength: abundant domestic resources that helped power our growth, secure our independence, and build the strongest economy in the world. Coal has been central to that story. Long
- [The Organization of MISO States (OMS) and MISO Survey Confirms Coal’s Growing Importance as a Baseload Fuel](https://americaspower.org/the-organization-of-miso-states-oms-and-miso-survey-confirms-coals-growing-importance-as-a-baseload-fuel/) - OMS and MISO have released the results of a new survey with important findings that underscore the critical role the coal fleet continues to play in providing reliable electricity. MISO is responsible for operating the grid across all or parts of 15 central U.S. states, and its survey identified several notable trends. Electricity demand continues to grow
- [America’s Power Welcomes Trump Administration’s Investment in Both Existing and New Coal Plants](https://americaspower.org/americas-power-welcomes-trump-administrations-investment-in-both-existing-and-new-coal-plants/) - Washington, D.C. – The Trump Administration today announced new grant funding of $700 million to support 13 existing coal plants via the Department of War under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act and the development of two new coal units under Department of Energy authorities. The grants, which are in support of the administration’s April 20
- [America's Power Response to New York Times Article on Purported Coal Costs](https://americaspower.org/americas-power-response-to-new-york-times-article-on-purported-coal-costs/) - America's Power submitted the following letter to the editor in response to “Trump’s Push to Keep Coal Plants Open Is Costing Hundreds of Millions,” which was published by the New York Times on May 14, 2026.--Dear Letters Editor, The costs of keeping coal plants open pales next to the reliability risks and economic consequences of
- [Iran Conflict Driving Global Return to Coal](https://americaspower.org/iran-conflict-driving-global-return-to-coal/) - The conflict in Iran vividly reinforces the fact that America’s domestic coal fleet remains an essential pillar of our national security and ability to weather acute geopolitical tensions. As global fuel markets tighten and natural gas supply chains are disrupted, many more vulnerable countries in Asia and Europe are turning back to coal to maintain
- [America’s Power in Utility Dive: A Few Very Inconvenient Facts About Coal Power Plants](https://americaspower.org/americas-power-in-utility-dive-a-few-very-inconvenient-facts-about-coal-power-plants/) - Last week, Utility Dive published an opinion piece from America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth in response to an earlier op-ed that compared delaying coal plant retirements to “putting duct tape on a cracked dam.” Utility Dive is widely read by policymakers and energy stakeholders across government, industry, and the regulatory community. The original authors’
- [Winter Storm Fern: A Reminder of Coal’s Essential Role](https://americaspower.org/winter-storm-fern-a-reminder-of-coals-essential-role/) - As extreme winter weather swept across much of the United States during Winter Storm Fern, the nation’s electric grid faced a critical real-world stress test. Testimony given this week during a hearing before the House Energy Subcommittee made one point unmistakably clear: the electric grid came dangerously close to failure, and coal and other baseload
- [Coal Saves Billions for Consumers During Fern](https://americaspower.org/coal-saves-billions-for-consumers-during-fern/) - An earlier report by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) (Part 1) showed the performance of coal, gas, oil, nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar power in meeting the higher electricity demand during Winter Storm Fern. The report found that the coal fleet performed well during Fern, natural gas also made an important contribution, wind underperformed compared to
- [“Thank Heaven for Coal Power in the Cold”](https://americaspower.org/thank-heaven-for-coal-power-in-the-cold/) - Title of Editorial in the Wall Street Journal, January 25, 2026 Winter Storm Fern hit hard during January 23-27, affecting more than 200 million people, and knocking out power to more than a million customers, primarily across the south. While this was an improvement over Storm Uri in 2021 when 5 million customers were hit
- [ICYMI: America’s Power in the Wall Street Journal](https://americaspower.org/icymi-americas-power-in-the-wall-street-journal/) - Last week, the Wall Street Journal published a letter to the editor from America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth in response to an Editorial Board opinion piece titled “Thank Heaven for Coal Power." The letter appeared in the February 4 print edition of the WSJ. You can read the full text on the Wall
- [Another Red Alert: NERC’s Long-Term Reliability Assessment](https://americaspower.org/another-red-alert-nercs-long-term-reliability-assessment/) - “The overall resource adequacy outlook for the North American BPS is worsening …” NERC December 2025 The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which is responsible for monitoring the reliability of the electric grid, issued its annual “Long-Term Reliability Assessment” (LTRA) last week. The 2025 LTRA assesses grid reliability across the United States and parts
- [Why the Reestablished National Coal Council Matters](https://americaspower.org/why-the-reestablished-national-coal-council-matters/) - Rapid growth in electricity demand, driven by data centers, artificial intelligence, and industrial expansion, is coinciding with large-scale retirements of baseload power generation. Against that backdrop, the reestablishment of the National Coal Council (NCC) represents a clear-eyed reassessment by the Trump Administration of coal’s critical importance to U.S. economic competitiveness and national security. This renewed
- [ICYMI: A Simple Way to Prevent Electricity from Becoming Less Affordable (POWER Magazine)](https://americaspower.org/icymi-a-simple-way-to-prevent-electricity-from-becoming-less-affordable-power-magazine/) - Last week, POWER Magazine published a new piece by America's Power explaining how it is less expensive to continue to operate retiring coal plants rather than replacing them with new renewable power sources. You can read the piece below and on the POWER Magazine website: A Simple Way to Prevent Electricity from Becoming Less Affordable-----
- [More Record Capacity Prices for PJM](https://americaspower.org/more-record-capacity-prices-for-pjm-2/) - PJM, the nation’s largest electric grid operator, held its most recent capacity auction (called the “Base Residual Auction”) last month. The purpose of this auction is to ensure there are enough power plants and other resources available to satisfy electricity demand during the 12-month period June 2027 – May 2028 (referred to as “delivery year
- [One Way to Make Electricity More Affordable](https://americaspower.org/one-way-to-make-electricity-more-affordable/) - Affordable electricity has become top of mind for consumers, policymakers, voters, and elected officials. Electricity prices for the residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors averaged 6.7% higher in September, compared to the same month one year ago.[i] In particular, residential prices increased by 7.4%, making it especially challenging for lower and middle income families to
- [Coal Can Power New Data Centers](https://americaspower.org/coal-can-power-new-data-centers/) - In late October, Energy Secretary Chris Wright sent a proposal to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that included principles to “ensure all Americans and domestic industries have access to affordable, reliable, and secure electricity. To do this, large loads, including AI data centers, served by public utilities must be able to connect to the
- [Coal to Play an Integral Part in the American AI Economy](https://americaspower.org/coal-to-play-an-integral-part-in-the-american-ai-economy/) - A column published by The Washington Post described Salena Zito’s visit to a Pennsylvania coal mine and explained why she came away optimistic about the future of America’s coal fleet and its supply chain. Zito joined U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) in a tour of the underground Enlow Fork Mine in Washington, Pennsylvania. The mine,
- [Trump Administration Lays Out How Coal Will Help America Achieve Energy Dominance](https://americaspower.org/trump-administration-lays-out-how-coal-will-help-america-achieve-energy-dominance/) - In an op-ed published on Fox News last week, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and Secretary of Energy Christopher Wright laid out how the Trump Administration is working to make America energy dominant. The article comes on the heels of the White House’s Advancing America’s Beautiful Clean Coal event where
- [Governors Threaten Electric Reliability by Pushing Politics at PJM](https://americaspower.org/governors-threaten-electric-reliability-by-pushing-politics-at-pjm/) - At a multistate conference for PJM last week, some governors again pushed for governance changes to the nation’s largest competitive wholesale power market. But by deflecting blame toward PJM for rising electricity prices, these states are ignoring the role that their own policies have played in tightening the supply of reliable electricity. In an op-ed
- [In The News: Keep Politics Out of PJM to Protect America’s Power Grid](https://americaspower.org/in-the-news-keep-politics-out-of-pjm-to-protect-americas-power-grid/) - Yesterday, The Delaware Valley Journal published an op-ed by America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth titled Keep Politics Out of PJM to Protect America’s Power Grid. You can read the full piece here and below:https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/bloodworth-keep-politics-out-of-pjm-to-protect-americas-power-grid/Keep Politics Out of PJM to Protect America’s Power GridAmericans often take for granted that when we flip a switch,
- [In The News: America’s Power in RTO Insider](https://americaspower.org/in-the-news-americas-power-in-rto-insider/) - This week, RTO Insider published a piece by America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth in their Stakeholder Forum titled, “What Does a Reliable Grid Cost?” The article debunks a recent Grid Strategies report sponsored by environmental organizations that dramatically overestimates the cost of Department of Energy emergency orders to temporarily keep fossil fuels plants
- [What’s the Real “Cost” of Retaining the Campbell Power Plant](https://americaspower.org/whats-the-real-cost-of-retaining-the-campbell-power-plant/) - In late May, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued an order to temporarily keep the coal-fired Campbell power plant in Michigan operating rather than retiring. The three-unit 1,450 MW plant had been scheduled to shut down at the end of May. The original order kept the plant open for 90 days. Just recently, DOE extended
- [What’s the Cost of Retaining Fossil Power Plants to Ensure Grid Reliability?](https://americaspower.org/whats-the-cost-of-retaining-fossil-power-plants-to-ensure-reliability/) - A recent report by Grid Strategies, “The Cost of Federal Mandates to Retain Fossil-Burning Power Plants,”[i] claims that orders issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) to keep fossil power plants operating for reliability purposes instead of retiring could cost $3 billion per year and perhaps as much as $6 billion per year by the
- [Analysis of June 2025 Heatwave Shows Coal Electricity Continues to Be Backbone of PJM and MISO Grid Reliability](https://americaspower.org/analysis-of-june-2025-heatwave-shows-coal-electricity-continues-to-be-backbone-of-pjm-and-miso-grid-reliability/) - A severe heatwave affected the eastern United States in late June 2025, breaking numerous temperature records and pushing electricity demand in PJM and MISO to the highest levels in nearly a decade, with peak hourly demand reaching 160.6 GW in PJM and 116.4 GW in MISO. A new report by Energy Ventures Analysis on the
- [More Record Capacity Prices for PJM](https://americaspower.org/more-record-capacity-prices-for-pjm/) - PJM, the nation’s largest electric grid operator, held its most recent capacity auction (called the “Base Residual Auction”) last month. The purpose of this auction is to ensure there are enough power plants and other resources available to satisfy electricity demand during the 12-month period June 2026 – May 2027 (referred to as “delivery year 26/27”).
- [Q & A: Repeal of the Clean Power Plan 2.0](https://americaspower.org/q-a-repeal-of-the-clean-power-plan-2-0/) - Last month, EPA proposed a rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan 2.0 (CPP 2.0) that was promulgated by EPA last year to reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuel-fired (coal, natural gas, and oil) power plants.[i] This short paper in Q&A format provides a few high-level basics about the proposed repeal, mostly as it relates
- [ICYMI: America's Power in the Washington Examiner](https://americaspower.org/icymi-americas-power-in-the-washington-examiner/) - This week, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed by America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth titled “Repealing the EPA’s carbon rule will improve electric grid reliability.” You can read the full piece here and below:https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/3469087/repealing-epa-carbon-rule-improve-electric-grid-reliability/ Repealing the EPA’s carbon rule will improve electric grid reliability The Environmental Protection Agency’s recent announcement that it is repealing its carbon
- [America’s Power Testimony in Support of Repealing the Clean Power Plan 2.0](https://americaspower.org/americas-power-testimony-in-support-of-repealing-the-clean-power-plan-2-0/) - Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public hearing on the proposed repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units, also known as the Clean Power Plan 2.0. Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO of America’s Power, emphasized the urgent need to finalize the repeal to preserve grid reliability,
- [MACRUC 30th Annual Education Conference Puts Spotlight on Coal Electricity](https://americaspower.org/macruc-30th-annual-education-conference-puts-spotlight-on-coal-electricity/) - This week, the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC) held its 30th Annual Education Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. It was an excellent conference for coal generation, with many commissioners acknowledging the urgent need to maintain dispatchable generation and coal electricity in particular. At a roundtable discussion on the Future of Coal Generation, America’s Power
- [NERC’s 2025 Summer Reliability Report Warns of Tight Margins as Coal Fleet Continues to Shrink](https://americaspower.org/nercs-2025-summer-reliability-report-warns-of-tight-margins-as-coal-fleet-continues-to-shrink/) - Last month, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) published its 2025 Summer Reliability Assessment, revealing a growing challenge for U.S. grid operators: electricity demand is rising faster than dispatchable resources are being added, even as numerous coal-fired power plants have announced plans to retire. NERC projects that peak demand across its U.S. assessment areas will
- [The Coal Fleet’s Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in Emission Controls](https://americaspower.org/the-coal-fleets-multi-billion-dollar-investment-in-emission-controls/) - “Capital Investments in Emission Control Retrofits in the U.S. Coal-Fired Generating Fleet” provides an analysis of capital expenditures by the owners of coal-fired power plants to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), mercury, and other air pollutants. The following are a few highlights from the report: The power sector
- [America’s Power Discusses Importance of Coal at FERC Technical Conference](https://americaspower.org/americas-power-discusses-importance-of-coal-at-ferc-technical-conference/) - Recently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) convened a two-day technical conference to discuss resource adequacy issues facing grid operators. The conference examined challenges facing the capacity market for PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the country. Last summer, PJM’s capacity auction saw an unprecedented spike in prices from roughly $29/MW-day to approximately $270/MW-day
- [ICYMI: A Strong Nation Requires Reliable Electricity](https://americaspower.org/icymi-a-strong-nation-requires-reliable-electricity/) - This article originally appeared in the Washington Times May 2025 Energy Special Edition A strong economy rests on its ability to meet consumer demands. Similarly, the measure of a strong power grid is its ability to reliably meet the demand for electricity. America is now seeing unprecedented growth in electricity demand, and our economic and
- [U.S. Commerce Secretary Praises “Big, Beautiful Coal” For Its Reliability Attributes as Energy Demands Skyrocket](https://americaspower.org/u-s-commerce-secretary-praises-big-beautiful-coal-for-its-reliability-attributes-as-energy-demands-skyrocket/) - In a recent interview with Fox News, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick made a strong case for the Administration’s efforts to support and preserve America’s coal fleet, emphasizing that compared to intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar, “coal you can rely upon—big, beautiful coal.” His remarks point to a continued recognition among
- [ICYMI: America’s Power in Real Clear Energy](https://americaspower.org/icymi-americas-power-in-real-clear-energy/) - Last week, Real Clear Energy published an op-ed by America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth titled Trump’s Recent Actions Ensure Coal Can Help End America’s Energy Emergency. You can read the full piece here and below: https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2025/04/24/trumps_recent_actions_ensure_coal_can_help_end_americas_energy_emergency_1105954.html Trump’s Recent Actions Ensure Coal Can Help End America’s Energy Emergency President Trump’s recent executive orders are
- [Reactions to Recent Executive Orders](https://americaspower.org/reactions-to-recent-executive-orders/) - This month, President Donald Trump signed three Executive Orders to strengthen the United States electric grid, invigorate the coal fleet, and remove illegitimate impediments to the development of domestic energy resources. Below are some recent remarks in support of these executive orders: President Donald Trump: “Coal is the single most reliable, durable, secure, and powerful
- [America’s Power Statement on Coal Executive Orders](https://americaspower.org/americas-power-statement-on-coal-executive-orders/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders that recognize the critical role of coal in the nation’s energy mix. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response: “America’s Power is grateful to President Trump for taking decisive steps that recognize the importance of a healthy electric grid
- [Congressional Hearing Highlights Need to Preserve Dispatchable Generation](https://americaspower.org/congressional-hearing-highlights-need-to-preserve-dispatchable-generation/) - On March 25, the Energy Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on the topic: "Keeping the Lights On: Examining the State of Regional Grid Reliability." The 29 Members of Congress in attendance and witnesses representing the nation’s seven grid operators − ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, and ERCOT
- [ICYMI: Electricity is Essential to National Security Op-Ed in RealClearDefense](https://americaspower.org/icymi-electricity-is-essential-to-national-security-op-ed-in-realcleardefense/) - Last week, RealClearDefense published an op-ed by Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Colorado State Representative Anthony Hartsook titled “Electricity is Essential to National Security.”You can read the op-ed, which highlights the importance of coal to our national security and technological capabilities, here and below:Electricity is Essential to National Securityhttps://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2025/02/20/electricity_is_essential_to_national_security_1092696.htmlPresident Trump has inherited a world with extensive
- [Energy Secretary’s Call to Halt Coal Plant Closures Is a Step Toward Ensuring Reliable and Affordable Electricity](https://americaspower.org/energy-secretarys-call-to-halt-coal-plant-closures-is-a-step-toward-ensuring-reliable-and-affordable-electricity/) - In a recent interview with Bloomberg Television, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized the need to halt the closure of coal-fired power plants, stating that retiring these facilities has "made electricity more expensive and our grid less stable." His remarks underscore the ongoing importance of coal in ensuring reliable, affordable power and align with President
- [Unrealistic Green Energy Goals](https://americaspower.org/unrealistic-green-energy-goals/) - Recently, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) published its “2024 Regional Resource Assessment” (RRA). MISO is responsible for operating the electricity grid across 15 states and Manitoba, Canada to ensure the power supply in its region is reliable and affordable. Last year, MISO’s installed generating capacity totaled 202,000 megawatts (MW), and its electricity was generated
- [Coal Was Essential During Polar Vortex](https://americaspower.org/coal-was-essential-during-polar-vortex/) - Last month’s Polar Vortex pushed electricity demand to historic levels. A new report, “Operation of the U.S. Power Grid During the January 2025 Polar Vortex,” analyzes the performance of different electricity resources during the extreme weather event across the six most heavily impacted regions of the country (PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, the Southeast, and the
- [Response to Washington Post, "What Energy Emergency?"](https://americaspower.org/response-to-washington-post-what-energy-emergency/) - Recently, the Washington Post editorial board published an opinion piece titled "What Energy Emergency?" America's Power submitted the following letter in response to the piece:Dear Editor:In criticizing one of President Trump’s Executive Orders, your piece “What Energy Emergency?” failed to acknowledge an important part of the order that mentions the “increasingly unreliable [electricity] grid.” This
- [Global Coal Expansion](https://americaspower.org/global-coal-expansion/) - This paper provides some context for President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement1 and shift toward prioritizing American energy independence, technological development, and economic growth over restrictive international climate commitments. Despite commitments by many countries to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, global thermal coal use grew to an estimated all-time high of 8.4
- [“Nothing Can Destroy Coal”](https://americaspower.org/nothing-can-destroy-coal/) - During his virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, President Trump emphasized the role of coal in meeting increasing energy demand from AI and as a critical failsafe for other less dependable sources of electricity serving data centers. He further announced his intention to expedite the construction of new power plants
- [NERC Issues an Urgent Warning on Grid Reliability](https://americaspower.org/nerc-issues-an-urgent-warning-on-grid-reliability/) - The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) 2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA) warns of rising grid reliability risks as the energy landscape shifts, with 122,000 megawatts (MW)1 of dispatchable generation retiring over the next ten years amid surging electricity demand driven by data centers, electrification, and industrial growth. Reliability risks are mounting, especially in roughly half of the
- [Why Coal Remains in Demand - Response to the Washington Post](https://americaspower.org/why-coal-remains-in-demand-response-to-the-washington-post/) - A recent Washington Post article on continued coal use in Nebraska, “A utility promised to stop burning coal. Then Google and Meta came to town,” fails to note the important global dynamic of why coal remains in demand to power data centers here in the United States. Artificial intelligence may be the most significant technological
- [FERC Conference Highlights Increasing Dangers to Grid Reliability](https://americaspower.org/ferc-conference-highlights-increasing-dangers-to-grid-reliability/) - On October 16, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hosted a major conference focused on electric reliability. Participants discussed the urgent need to preserve baseload generation and the harm to electric reliability caused by EPA rules. You can view the entire hearing here: 2024 Reliability Technical Conference. Below are some excerpts from the conference: FERC Commissioner Mark
- [Public Utility Commissioners Stress the Importance of Securing America’s Electricity Supply](https://americaspower.org/public-utility-commissioners-stress-the-importance-of-securing-americas-electricity-supply/) - In today's rapidly advancing world, the importance of reliable and affordable electricity has never been greater. However, new EPA regulations are threatening our economy by forcing dependable power plants to shut down. In response, state public utility commissioners from across the country are sounding the alarm about the harmful consequences of these regulations. Their message
- [New Video Series: State Public Utility Commissioners Talk About the Importance of Coal Power Plants](https://americaspower.org/new-video-series-state-public-utility-commissioners-talk-about-the-importance-of-coal-power-plants/) - America’s Power is releasing the first in a series of videos, “Powering AI and American Innovation,” to highlight artificial intelligence and the vast amounts of electricity needed to power this expanding technology. In the video, Public Utility Commissioners Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota and Tricia Pridemore of Georgia explain that America’s baseload power plants give us
- [Grid Operators Explain Their Opposition to Harmful CPP 2.0](https://americaspower.org/grid-operators-explain-their-opposition-to-harmful-cpp-2-0/) - Twenty-seven states along with a number of national trade organizations and companies have filed legal challenges to EPA’s Clean Power Plan 2.0 (CPP 2.0) because of the rule’s legal overreach, unrealistic and expensive requirements, and threat to grid reliability. Recently, four of the nation’s largest electricity grid operators – MISO, PJM, SPP and ERCOT –
- [Clogged Interconnection Queues Won’t Solve Resource Adequacy Problems](https://americaspower.org/clogged-interconnection-queues-wont-solve-resource-adequacy-problems/) - “Our country has a severe interconnection queue backlog,” commented Chairman Willie Phillips at a recent FERC workshop. As electricity demand explodes and power plant retirements mount, utilities are rushing to ensure they will have adequate, reliable supplies of electricity over the next 5 to 10 years. The discussion of new sources of electricity invariably leads
- [ICYMI: America’s Power Letter to the Editor in the Wall Street Journal](https://americaspower.org/icymi-americas-power-letter-to-the-editor-in-the-wall-street-journal/) - Last week, the Wall Street Journal published our letter to the editor in response to a recent Wall Street Journal article, Electricity Bills Pain Californians.You can read the letter, which highlights the impact of EPA regulations, here and below: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/california-electricity-bill-price-green-energy-coal-8931646d.RE: Are California-Level Electric Bills the Future?Everyone should pay close attention to “Electricity Bills Pain Californians”
- [FERC Commissioner Mark Christie’s Views on EPA’s Clean Power Plan 2.0](https://americaspower.org/ferc-commissioner-mark-christies-views-on-epas-clean-power-plan-2-0/) - Recently, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark Christie responded to questions from the leadership of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding his testimony to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan 2.0 (CPP 2.0). Commissioner Christie’s answers emphasized the severe risks
- [Higher Electricity Costs and Coal Retirements](https://americaspower.org/higher-electricity-costs-and-coal-retirements/) - If you’re reading this, chances are you might have heard about PJM’s recent sky-high auction prices for electric generating capacity. PJM, the largest electric grid operator in the nation, conducts an auction annually to ensure that its 13-state region has sufficient electric generating capacity − roughly speaking, enough power plants − to meet its future
- [News Outlets Sounding Alarm on America’s Growing Need for Electricity](https://americaspower.org/news-sounding-alarm/) - Fueled by new technologies like AI, America’s demand for electricity continues to grow. A number of recent news articles have highlighted this phenomenon.The Wall Street Journal reports,“Every company betting that artificial intelligence will transform how we work and live has a big—and growing—problem: AI is inherently ravenous for electricity.“Some experts project that global electricity consumption
- [ICYMI: America's Power in Real Clear Policy - EPA Rules Will Increase Power Outages](https://americaspower.org/icymi-americas-power-in-real-clear-policy-epa-rules-will-increase-power-outages/) - Earlier this month, Real Clear Policy published an op-ed by America's Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth titled EPA Rules Will Increase Power Outages.You can read the full piece here and below: https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2024/08/02/epa_rules_will_increase_power_outages_1049147.html EPA Rules Will Increase Power OutagesMany Americans have experienced power outages this summer. These outages are dangerous and can cost billions in economic
- [Commissioner Mark Christie’s remarks during the House Energy Subcommittee Hearing on FERC Budget](https://americaspower.org/commissioner-mark-christies-remarks-during-the-house-energy-subcommittee-hearing-on-ferc-budget/) - Watch his remarks here: https://youtu.be/Hwto9ucOp40 On July 24, members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) testified before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on their fiscal year 2025 budget. During the hearing, FERC Commissioner Mark Christie continues to sound the alarm on looming reliability challenges, saying that the U.S. electrical grid “is heading
- [Challenges to Building Electric Transmission in the U.S.](https://americaspower.org/challenges-to-building-electric-transmission-in-the-u-s/) - ScottMadden has updated their 2021 white paper titled “Transmission in the United States What Makes Developing Electric Transmission So Hard? An Update.” The 2021 paper described the challenges associated with building electric transmission. The 73-page update describes developments that have taken place since then. According to the updated paper, there has been some progress since
- [America’s Power Radio Tour Highlights Harmful Impact of Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/americas-power-radio-tour-highlights-harmful-impact-of-carbon-rule/) - In a series of radio interviews, America’s Power warned listeners that the EPA’s Carbon Rule could have dangerous consequences for American families and businesses. Joining Scott Voorhies on KFAB-Omaha, President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth said EPA’s actions are “designed to shut down power plants that are critical to providing reliable and affordable electricity. And in
- [Reliability Mechanisms in the Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/reliability-mechanisms-carbon-rule/) - In May, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a 1,020-page Carbon Rule to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from certain fossil-fueled electric generating units.[1] The rule basically divides coal-fired generating units (coal fleet) into three groups: (1) units that commit to retire before 2032, (2) units that co-fire with 40 percent natural gas before 2030
- [Motion to Stay EPA’s Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/motion-to-stay-epas-carbon-rule/) - EPA issued its Final Carbon Rule on May 9. The Rule seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by targeting existing coal-fired power plants and new natural-gas fired power plants. The Rule is being challenged in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals by 27 states (26 dark states in the map below plus Alaska) and industry
- [States Are Acting to Prevent Their Own Electricity Crisis](https://americaspower.org/preventing-crisis/) - The Wall Street Journal editorial board warned recently that the Biden Administration’s climate agenda is forcing the retirement of fossil-fueled power plants that supply almost 60 percent of U.S. electricity. These power plants are essential to satisfy America’s rapidly growing demand for electricity caused by power hungry data centers, new manufacturing facilities, electric vehicles, and
- [America’s Power Stresses Importance of Dispatchable Resources](https://americaspower.org/importance-dispatchable-resources/) - At their quarterly meeting, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s Board of Directors heard concerns about the grid operator’s ability to maintain reliability amid growing demand for electricity and the premature shutdown of coal-fired power plants.In her remarks to the group, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth warned that recent economic and technological trends are
- [How Can We Prevent an Electricity Crisis?](https://americaspower.org/preventing-an-electricity-crisis/) - Just a few days ago, the Wall Street Journal published an appropriately titled editorial about “The Coming Electricity Crisis.”[i] The editorial contrasted the disconnect between the enormous increase in electricity demand due to such things as new energy-intensive data centers versus policies from the administration, especially EPA, meant to force the retirement of fossil-fired power
- [America’s Power Featured on Robert Bryce’s Power Hungry Podcast](https://americaspower.org/power-hungry-podcast/) - Last month, America’s Power’s President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth joined reporter Robert Bryce as a guest on his Power Hungry podcast. The episode focused on the many challenges facing our electric grid and the importance of coal as a solution to maintaining reliable and affordable electricity.Bryce and Bloodworth agree that coal has a critical role
- [Red Alert For The Nation's Electricity Supply](https://americaspower.org/red-alert-blog/) - Studies and press reports have been warning that our electricity supply is becoming less reliable, which means we are facing a greater chance of power outages in the future. This reliability crisis will come to a head within the next 5 years, we estimate, unless meaningful steps are taken to head off the crisis. The
- [Grid Operators, Regulators Concerned that EPA Actions Could Lead to Blackouts](https://americaspower.org/operators-regulators-concerned/) - Grid operators and regulators are concerned that EPA regulations could force the retirement of power plants needed to prevent blackouts, according to an article in InsideSources. The article focuses on the recent study by Quanta Technology that showed the potential impacts caused by premature shutdowns of fossil fuel power plants. The study found that shutdowns
- [15-State Grid Operator Issues Troubling Outlook for Electricity Supply](https://americaspower.org/miso-reliability-outlook/) - The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) released “MISO’s Response to the Reliability Imperative,” which is updated periodically to reflect changing conditions in the 15-state MISO region that extends through the middle of the U.S. as well as into Manitoba, Canada (blue in the map).[i] MISO controls the electric generation and transmission assets within its region,
- [California Utility Bills ‘Skyrocket’, as State Tries to Meet Overly Aggressive Renewable Goals](https://americaspower.org/california-power-bills-skyrocket/) - A rapid transition to renewable energy has led utility bills in California to skyrocket by as much as 127 percent, according to an article in E&E News. As a result of this dramatic increase, state lawmakers are now facing a revolt from angry constituents demanding relief from the policies driving the higher costs.The article notes
- [A Case Study of the Reliability Challenges Facing PJM](https://americaspower.org/reliability-challenges-facing-pjm/) - Quanta Technology has updated their 2018 study that analyzed the reliability of the PJM electricity system under different scenarios. Several of the scenarios in the 2018 study showed violations of electric reliability criteria. The new study is based on updated data and also shows potential reliability problems. Because of the technical nature of the study,
- [January Winter Storm Demonstrates Importance of Coal and Other Fossil Fuels](https://americaspower.org/january-winter-storm-demonstrates-importance-of-coal-and-other-fossil-fuels/) - Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) has prepared a report on the performance of different electricity resources – coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, oil, wind, and solar – during the January 13-21 winter storm. The report focuses on the five most-impacted regions of the country – Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO),
- [USA Today Ignores Enormous Logistical Roadblocks to Carbon-Free Electricity](https://americaspower.org/usa-today-ignores-enormous-logistical-roadblocks-to-carbon-free-electricity/) - A USA Today article, “US counties are blocking the future of renewable energy,” illustrates the unrealistic goal of carbon-free electricity by 2035. While the article focused largely on zoning, land use and aesthetic problems, it did not address other issues such as a lack of transmission lines and the cost to build new wind and
- [Challenges and Opportunities – A Look at the U.S. Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/challenges-and-opportunities-a-look-at-the-u-s-coal-fleet/) - USEA 20th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth recently spoke at the United States Energy Association’s 20th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum, participating in a panel discussion on the challenges to supplying energy resources during a time of increasing government regulations that favor some fuels
- [FERC Commissioner Mark Christie – We’re Headed Toward a Very Bad Place](https://americaspower.org/ferc-commissioner-mark-christie-were-headed-toward-a-very-bad-place/) - Commissioner Mark Christie, who is a strong advocate for grid reliability, took the opportunity to talk about the week’s winter storms during a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) January 18, 2024, open meeting. Commissioner Christie commended the nation’s system operators for a job well done in maintaining power throughout frigid temperatures and snow that blanketed
- [A Wise Step to Help Maintain Electric Reliability](https://americaspower.org/wise-step-to-help-maintain-electric-reliability/) - Recently, the three commissioners on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) signed a prudent and commonsense two-page letter to Xcel Energy, a large utility that provides electricity and natural gas to customers in eight states, including South Dakota. As part of Xcel’s strategy to reduce its carbon emissions 80% by 2030, the utility has
- [Washington Post Asks “Will We Turn Away From Fossil Fuels In Time?” Not Without Jeopardizing Grid Reliability](https://americaspower.org/washington-post-asks-will-we-turn-away-from-fossil-fuels-in-time-not-without-jeopardizing-grid-reliability/) - The Washington Post recently asked a few of its opinion columnists to address some of the biggest questions they will cover in 2024. Among them, “Will we turn away from fossil fuels in time,” the subject of a Jan. 2 opinion piece. Unfortunately, the answer the author provided to her own question ignored the glaring
- [The Wall Street Journal: “New York’s Near Zombie Apocalypse”  and Concerns About Coal Retirements ](https://americaspower.org/the-wall-street-journal-new-yorks-near-zombie-apocalypse-and-concerns-about-coal-retirements/) - Not often do distinguished Editorial Boards like the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) use terms like “apocalypse” and “zombie” especially when writing about energy. Such was the case, however, in a December 1, 2023, opinion piece which looked at how the city came close to near catastrophic natural gas supply disruptions during last year’s Winter Storm
- [Lessons Learned From Winter Storm Elliott](https://americaspower.org/lessons-learned-from-winter-storm-elliott/) - “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Winston Churchill The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released a joint 167-page report on last year’s Winter Storm Elliott, the fifth major winter generation outage event since 2011. The report analyzes the performance of
- [Senator John Barrasso's (R-WY) Comments on American Energy Security](https://americaspower.org/senator-john-barrassos-r-wy-comments-on-american-energy-security/) - Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke to the America’s Power Board of Directors to deliver his assessment of America’s energy security and the continued need for dependable, affordable, dispatchable resources including coal. Watch Sen. Barrasso’s remarks below.
- [The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Looks at EPA’s Proposed Carbon Rule During 2023 Reliability Technical Conference ](https://americaspower.org/the-federal-energy-regulatory-commission-looks-at-epas-proposed-carbon-rule-during-2023-reliability-technical-conference/) - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) held its annual Reliability Technical Conference in early November 2023. The day-long meeting included a session on the “Reliability Implications of EPA’s Proposed Rule on Greenhouse Gas Standards and Guidelines for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants,” and featured an Electric Industry Stakeholders panel and a Regional, State, and Local Regulatory
- [Do We Face Electricity Shortages This Winter? <br> NERC Issues 2023-2024 Winter Reliability Assessment](https://americaspower.org/do-we-face-electricity-shortages-this-winter-nerc-issues-2023-2024-winter-reliability-assessment/) - The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is responsible for reducing risks to the reliability of the electric power grid in the U.S., Canada, and a tiny part of Mexico. NERC is overseen by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Each year, NERC assesses developments and risks that could impact electricity supplies for the summer and winter
- [Opinion: Rapid Transition of Power Grid Puts Reliability at Risk](https://americaspower.org/rapid-transition-of-power-grid-puts-reliability-at-risk/) - Last December, Winter Storm Elliott caused rolling blackouts in Kentucky as electricity generation from renewables and natural gas faltered. This August, a heatwave drove up electricity demand across the central U.S., putting power grids in nineteen states under severe strain. Even more recently, last week, Texas’ grid operator announced an emergency for the first time
- [A Precipitous Dash to a Power Grid Reliability Crisis](https://americaspower.org/toward-a-grid-reliability-crisis/) - America is headed toward an energy crisis, self-inflicted by a series of poor policy decisions aimed at re-engineering the electric grid and how power is generated across the country. In recent years, a number of unelected and wealthy activists have pushed for decarbonizing the grid under unrealistic timelines without consideration for the cost. American taxpayers
- [A Precipitous Dash to a Power Grid Reliability Crisis](https://americaspower.org/a-precipitous-dash-to-a-power-grid-reliability-crisis-2/) - America is headed toward an energy crisis, self-inflicted by a series of poor policy decisions aimed at re-engineering the electric grid and how power is generated across the country. In recent years, a number of unelected and wealthy activists have pushed for decarbonizing the grid under unrealistic timelines without consideration for the cost. American taxpayers
- [California's Flex Alert Shows the Energy Transition is Moving Too Quickly](https://americaspower.org/californias-flex-alert-shows-the-energy-transition-is-moving-too-quickly/) - Is California’s Flex Alert the future of energy policy? It could be if the rest of the nation follows California’s lead and adopts misguided, unworkable energy strategies. For at least 10 days in a row beginning in late August, the Alert asked Californians to voluntarily reduce their energy consumption, even requesting that electric vehicle owners
- [Grid Reliability on the Hot Seat <br>Again<br>House Energy Subcommittee<br>Hears from Grid Operators](https://americaspower.org/grid-reliability-on-the-hot-seat-again-house-energy-subcommittee-hears-from-grid-operators/) - America’s electric grid was again the focus of Congressional oversight, this time at a September 28 House Energy Subcommittee hearing to examine the state of grid reliability. Like previous hearings, this one touched on misguided energy policies and proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that are undermining grid reliability and driving a reliability crisis because
- [Grid Operators Say Carbon Rule Threatens Reliability](https://americaspower.org/grid-operators-say-carbon-rule-threatens-reliability/) - On May 23, EPA proposed a rule to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from most fossil fuel power plants. (The proposal and supporting documents total almost 700 pages.) Initially, EPA allowed only 60 days for public comment on the proposal. Despite requests from Members of Congress, grid operators and many others to extend the comment deadline
- [Pace of Coal Retirements Increases Near-Term Reliability Risks](https://americaspower.org/pace-of-coal-retirements-increases-near-term-reliability-risks/) - Warnings about a pending grid reliability crisis are increasing, and fingers point to the premature retirement of dispatchable electricity resources as the primary threat. As FERC Commissioner Mark Christie commented a few days ago, the problem is not necessarily the addition of wind and solar to the grid, but rather the retirement of dispatchable resources
- [Coal Plays Essential Role During August Heat Wave](https://americaspower.org/coal-plays-essential-role-during-august-heat-wave/) - During August 23-25, 2023, a severe heat wave affected 130 million people in 19 states and caused a significant increase in electricity demand. Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) analyzed the performance of electricity resources in the three most affected ISOs – Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO which covers all or parts of 15 states), Southwest Power
- [EPA’s Proposed Carbon Rule Seeks to Eliminate the Coal Fleet  ](https://americaspower.org/epas-proposed-carbon-rule-seeks-to-eliminate-the-coal-fleet/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Proposed Rule to control carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil-fueled power plants. The Proposed Rule follows a decision last year by the U.S. Supreme Court that limits the ways in which EPA can regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act (CAA). As written, the Carbon Proposal
- [Opinion: Dependable Power in Jeopardy](https://americaspower.org/opinion-dependable-power-in-jeopardy/) - America and Kentucky are on the verge of a reliability crisis of our own making....Instead of artificially forcing the retirement of conventional, baseload power plants we should again embrace an all-of-the-above approach to energy that puts people’s needs before politics.
- [Does America Have a Grid Reliability Problem?    ](https://americaspower.org/does-america-have-a-grid-reliability-problem/) - In a world increasingly facing power grid reliability challenges, the need for consistent and dependable power sources has never been more critical.Our latest video, “Dependable Power First,” highlights the looming threats to our power grid and the consequences of frequent power outages – from hurting businesses and putting jobs at risk to the annual $150
- [Did EPA Analyze the Reliability Impacts of Its Proposed Carbon Rule?](https://americaspower.org/did-epa-analyze-the-reliability-impacts-of-its-proposed-carbon-rule/) - The nation’s power sector is undergoing a challenging transition as the electricity grid’s resource mix is shifting towards more wind and solar power, and dispatchable generation, especially coal, is being retired. So far, some 130 gigawatts (GW) of coal have retired since 2011.i In addition, utilities have announced plans to retire an additional almost 81
- [The Need for Sensible EPA Rules](https://americaspower.org/the-need-for-sensible-epa-rules/) - As a leading advocate for the U.S. coal fleet and its supply chain, America's Power (AP) understands the essential role that coal plays in our nation's energy mix. That is why we and others are alarmed to see that new EPA regulations threaten the reliable supply of electricity upon which every American depends.These EPA's rules
- [Utility Dive: Republicans seek FERC conferences to assess grid effects of EPA’s proposed power plant carbon limits](https://americaspower.org/utility-dive-republicans-seek-ferc-conferences-to-assess-grid-effects-of-epas-proposed-power-plant-carbon-limits/) - Republican Sens. John Barrasso, Wyo., and Shelley Moore Capito, W. Va., are asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to hold technical conferences to review how the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants could affect grid reliability. “The already-strong pressure for premature retirements of electric generating units coupled with the rising
- [Addressing PJM's Capacity Market Challenges: The Unquestionable Need for Coal](https://americaspower.org/addressing-pjms-capacity-market-challenges-the-unquestionable-need-for-coal/) - The capacity market designed by PJM Interconnection, the nation's largest organized power market, is presently at a critical juncture. A recent forum hosted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), involving regulators, consumer advocates, independent experts, reliability authorities, and industry stakeholders, highlighted the urgent need for reforms in the regional markets. It is clear the
- [Congress Weighs In Against Proposed Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/congress-weighs-in-against-proposed-carbon-rule/) - The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed limits on carbon emissions from power plants is the latest in a series of regulations designed to further the administration’s unrealistic goal of carbon-free electricity by 2035. Fossil fuels provided 60 percent of our nation’s electricity last year, but EPA is set to upend grid reliability with this ill-advised
- [Congress Puts Electric Grid Reliability in the Hot Seat  ](https://americaspower.org/congress-puts-electric-grid-reliability-in-the-hot-seat/) - For the second time in less than a month, the state of the nation’s electric power system was the focus of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources as it met to “Examine the Reliability and Resiliency of Electric Services in the U.S. in Light of Recent Reliability Assessments and Alerts.” Senators did not hold back
- [Why Incur So Much Pain for No Climate Gain?](https://americaspower.org/why-incur-so-much-pain-for-no-climate-gain/) - The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board recently published an opinion piece, “Your Coming Summer of Blackouts,” following the release of NERC’s 2023 Reliability Assessment which reported two-thirds of the country is at elevated risk of power outages this summer. The Journal highlighted EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan as a “new variable” in avoiding blackouts, but in our
- [Get Out the Vote for Affordable Power](https://americaspower.org/vote-affordable-power/) - In less than one week, after a long fought election season, people across the country will finally have the opportunity to make their voices heard and vote on the issues that matter most, like affordable power. In fact, many Americans have already cast their ballots – more than 24.4 million specifically – in early voting states,
- [#TBT: Decades of Presidents Have Supported Coal-Based Power](https://americaspower.org/presidents-supported-coal/) - Earlier this year on Presidents' Day, we took a look at what America’s leaders – from both sides of the aisle – had to say about coal-based electricity. With only a few days until voters elect a new president, it’s worth taking another look. As we noted in February, these seven presidents may have differed
- [Coal is Essential to Our Past, Present and Future](https://americaspower.org/coal-fuels-past-present-future/) - As America moves into a new presidential administration and Congress, we hope those newly elected focus on critical challenges facing the country like ensuring reliable, affordable power. The widespread availability of low-cost power has always been one of America's greatest advantages, and is the result of our plentiful natural resources - the most abundant of which is
- [Celebrating America's Veterans](https://americaspower.org/celebrating-veterans/) - America’s veterans come from all walks of life and from every corner of our great nation but they all share the common trait of having served both in times of peace and war. This Veterans Day we are pleased to highlight just one such person Tom, a U.S. Navy veteran and America’s Power fan, who
- [Be Thankful for Affordable Energy](https://americaspower.org/thankful-affordable-energy/) - If you’re one of the tens of millions of Americans traveling across the country this year for Thanksgiving and are looking forward to spending time with family, eating a turkey dinner early in the afternoon and watching football, you have a lot for which to be thankful. However for many Americans, these luxuries are exactly
- [Who will lead Trump's EPA?](https://americaspower.org/will-lead-trumps-epa/) - As President-elect Trump’s cabinet begins to take shape, attention has turned to who will replace current EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to lead the agency come January. The next EPA administrator will have a tremendous opportunity to revitalize our energy infrastructure by incorporating our abundance of natural resources, so that the burden of increasingly costly electricity
- [National Miner's Day 2016](https://americaspower.org/national-miners-day-2016/) - This National Miner’s Day we pay tribute to all the hard working Americans who toil daily to ensure we have the electricity needed to power our great nation and our homes and businesses. As of 2015, there were 102,442 people employed in the mines, and if you include support staff, transportation, and indirect and induced
- [Holiday Season Costs](https://americaspower.org/holiday-season-cost/) - With the holiday season and students’ winter break right around the corner, Americans from all walks of life are scrimping and saving to ensure this year’s festivities are filled with wonder and merriment. But for many families, any extra or available income won’t be spent on gifts and travel; rather, it’ll be put toward paying
- [Polar Vortex 2016](https://americaspower.org/polar-vortex-2016/) - Last week’s bone-chilling temperatures, brought to us courtesy of the December Polar Vortex, sent temperatures plummeting, with nearly 80 percent of the country experiencing below-freezing temperatures. As a result, many throughout the Midwest and Northeast were forced to hunker down and ride out the cold snap. Fortunately, thanks to early indicators and a short-lived weather
- [New Year for Coal](https://americaspower.org/new-year-for-coal/) - This weekend, Americans from coast to coast will be saying au revoir, Auf wiedersehen, adiós and good bye to a tumultuous 2016 as we welcome in the New Year. And as we ring in 2017, let us take a moment to examine what we expect for affordable power next year and the years to come.
- [Coal Abundance](https://americaspower.org/coal-abundance/) - If it feels like everywhere is a lot more crowded than it used to be, it’s because it is. There are now more people living in this country than ever before, consuming more energy than ever before, and the numbers are only increasing. Despite improvements in energy efficiency, EIA projections expect energy consumption to increase
- [Coal Powers the American Economy Forward](https://americaspower.org/coal-powers-american-economy-forward/) - With the 2016 elections now behind us and a new administration crafting strategies to drive the American economy forward for the next four years, the composition of our nation’s energy mix and the way in which we produce electricity is up in the air. As of 2013, the U.S. consumed 18 percent of the world’s
- [New Administration, New Hope for Nation’s Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/new-administration-new-hope-nations-coal-fleet/) - In the last few weeks, we have witnessed a momentous change in the outlook for our nation’s coal-based electricity fleet. With the election of President Trump, and the pending confirmation of Scott Pruitt as head of the Environmental Protection Agency, there is new hope that the EPA will turn away from regulatory policies that would
- [ACCCE Congratulates EPA’s New Administrator Scott Pruitt](https://americaspower.org/accce-congratulates-epas-new-administrator-scott-pruitt/) - The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity congratulates Scott Pruitt on his confirmation by the Senate to become the new EPA Administrator. There are a few basic things the nation needs from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. We are confident that EPA’s new Administrator Scott Pruitt will make sure the agency delivers them. Ensure clean
- [Reliable Baseload Power From the Nation’s Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/reliable-baseload-power-nations-coal-fleet/) - One of the most important drivers for our country’s economic prosperity is the incredibly reliable electricity grid (a large and complex network of power plants and transmission and distribution lines) that many Americans take for granted. To ensure a reliable electricity grid, utility companies and grid operators must maintain a continuous balance between the amount
- [ACCCE advocates for Electricity Market Reforms](https://americaspower.org/accce-advocates-electricity-market-reforms/) - ACCCE recently wrote to Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO)and PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) regarding our desire to become more engaged in electricity market reforms. Our letters raised three issues we believe MISO and PJM should review in the current environment: The retirement of a large number of coal-fired electric generating units (EGUs); Likely changes
- [North Dakota Recognizes the Importance of Coal-Fueled Baseload Electricity](https://americaspower.org/north-dakota-recognizes-importance-coal-fueled-baseload-electricity/) - Legislators in North Dakota are considering legislation that calls for a study of the state’s future energy supply. We think the bill is a good idea. Frankly, other states should follow North Dakota’s example. The bill — SB 2314 — passed overwhelmingly in the state Senate and is waiting for the House to act. The
- [ACCCE Writes to PJM Responding to “Evolving Resource Mix and System Reliability” Study](https://americaspower.org/accce-writes-pjm-responding-evolving-resource-mix-system-reliability-study/) - Electricity grid operator PJM released a report entitled “PJM’s Evolving Resource Mix and System Reliability” that underscores the importance of reliability, resilience, and fuel diversity. We recently sent a letter endorsing PJM’s recommendation that criteria be established for evaluating grid resilience, which means being able to maintain a reliable electricity grid even during major disturbances
- [Fixing EPA’s ELG Rule](https://americaspower.org/fixing-epas-elg-rule/) - In November, 2015, EPA finalized one of its many “War on Coal” regulations – the revised Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG) rule that governs wastewater discharges from coal-fired power plants. This stringent rule is already having impacts on the coal fleet. For example, two utilities in Indiana have cited the rule in their decisions to retire
- [ACCCE Focuses on Reliability and Resiliency in Comments for Upcoming FERC Technical Conference](https://americaspower.org/accce-focuses-reliability-resiliency-comments-upcoming-ferc-technical-conference/) - ACCCE’s President and CEO, Paul Bailey, will speak at a May 1-2 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) technical conference on wholesale competitive electricity markets. In testimony to FERC, ACCCE focuses on two points: Coal retirements are becoming a threat to the reliability and resilience of the electricity grid. Resilience is a new focus for grid
- [The Reason for Coal Plant Retirements](https://americaspower.org/reason-coal-plant-retirements/) - A recent report—“Can Coal Make a Comeback?”[i]—asserts that environmental regulations are a secondary influence in decisions to retire coal-fired electric generating units. We disagree with this assertion. Specifically, the authors of the report “believe” that low natural gas and renewable costs are more important in retirement decisions than environmental regulations.[ii] However, the report provides no
- [Leveling the Playing Field for Electricity Sources](https://americaspower.org/leveling-playing-field-electricity-sources/) - Recently, Texas Congressman Lamar Smith, chairman of the Science Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, wrote a Real Clear Energy opinion piece pointing out how the federal government has used tax dollars to pick winners and losers in the energy field. For instance, Chairman Smith points out that, during the past decade, renewable electricity
- [Reliable Baseload Coal and the Need for Fuel Diversity Top Discussion at Faegre Baker Daniels Energy and Environment Symposium](https://americaspower.org/reliable-baseload-coal-need-fuel-diversity-top-discussion-faegre-baker-daniels-energy-environment-symposium/) - A reliable electric grid is critical to the public health and safety of all Americans. No matter the fuel source, a functioning, reliable and resilient grid is what maintains a steady flow of power for homes and businesses across the country. Baseload generation, like coal with onsite storage (an 85-day stockpile of coal), as well as
- [The Coal Fleet and Grid Resilience](https://americaspower.org/coal-fleet-grid-resilience/) - There have been several articles and such questioning the need for baseload electricity sources, especially coal. We thought you might like to hear the other side of the argument. Recently, PJM released a report ― PJM’s Evolving Resource Mix and System Reliability[i] ― that analyzed 360 different mixes (“portfolios”) of electricity resources and the effect
- [ACCCE Urges FERC to Establish Resilience Criteria](https://americaspower.org/accce-urges-ferc-establish-resilience-criteria/) - As a follow up to testimony before FERC in early May, ACCCE submitted post-Technical Conference comments on wholesale electricity markets. As we indicated at the Technical Conference, re-regulation by the states could be the most straightforward, long-term way to address many of the concerns about baseload sources of electricity. Alternatively, FERC could lead the way
- [What the DOE Study Should Include ](https://americaspower.org/doe-study-include/) - The Department of Energy (DOE) will release a study soon that could profoundly influence the future of the electricity sector in the U.S. The study is expected to examine whether the retirement of baseload electricity sources ― particularly, coal-fired and nuclear power plants ― might be threatening the reliability and resilience of the nation’s electric
- [Risky Business?](https://americaspower.org/risky-business/) - NERC study examines whether too much natural gas could threaten the nation’s electricity grid. Based on current projections, natural gas is expected to play a large role in America’s electricity future. By 2030, natural gas could provide almost 40 percent of the nation’s electricity supply, more than any other source of electricity.[i] So what, you
- [Entering the Next Phase of Digital Transformation](https://americaspower.org/entering-the-next-phase-of-digital-transformation/) - Most firms have set up a war room to triage their immediate response to the crisis. But the lack of visibility around future demand complicates efforts to restart stalled portfolio companies...
- [‘Bomb cyclone’ renews concern over electricity supply reliability](https://americaspower.org/bomb-cyclone-renews-concern-over-electricity-supply-reliability/) - Frigid weather has led grid operators across the country to call on the coal fleet to produce more electricity than any other resource. It has served as a reminder of why policymakers and regulators must ensure that electricity is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. President and CEO of ACCCE, Paul Bailey,
- [A Winter’s Tale: Why We Need a Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/winters-tale-need-coal-fleet/) - Unusually frigid weather ― aka “bomb cyclone” ― has slammed much of the eastern United States this week. As a result, coal has been called on to produce more electricity than natural gas, nuclear, and renewables. For example, in the PJM region (13 eastern states) coal provided nearly 20,000 megawatts (MW) more power than natural
- [In Media, Trimming Costs Boosts Value Transform](https://americaspower.org/in-media-trimming-costs-boosts-value-transform/) - Most firms have set up a war room to triage their immediate response to the crisis. But the lack of visibility around future demand complicates efforts to restart stalled portfolio companies...
- [Senate Hearing this Week: Quotes in Support of the Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/senate-hearing-week-quotes-support-coal-fleet/) - “The grid’s integrity is maintained by an abundant and diverse supply of fuel sources today, especially with onsite fuel capability. However, the real question is whether or not this diversity will be here tomorrow.” Bruce Walker, Assistant Secretary, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, U.S. DOE According to Andy Ott, CEO of PJM,
- [PJM and the Bomb Cyclone: A Case Study for Why We Need a Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/pjm-bomb-cyclone-case-study-need-coal-fleet/) - Last week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing “To Examine the Performance of the Electric Power System Under Certain Weather Conditions, Focusing on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions.” The witnesses included Andy Ott, CEO of PJM. PJM is the largest electricity grid in North America and the largest wholesale competitive electricity
- [MISO, PJM and the Bomb Cyclone: Two Case Studies for Why We Need a Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/miso-pjm-bomb-cyclone-two-case-studies-need-coal-fleet/) - Recently, we wrote a blog showing how PJM relied on its coal fleet during the so-called Bomb Cyclone. Since we wrote the PJM blog, we’ve reviewed similar data from MISO (PDF). These two RTO/ISOs collectively include 127,000 megawatts (MW) of coal-fueled generating capacity, roughly half the nation’s coal fleet[i]. During the seven days of cold
- [Fake Fuel War: Reflections from the NARUC Winter Policy Summit](https://americaspower.org/fake-fuel-war-reflections-naruc-winter-policy-summit/) - The title is based on comments our CEO, Paul Bailey, made at NARUC’s recent Winter Policy Summit. A few people seem to feel that ACCCE has been attacking natural gas. We disagree. While ACCCE represents the coal fleet, we also believe that other energy sources have an important role to play. Coal has its strengths,
- [Frozen Coal Piles - Myth, or Real Problem?](https://americaspower.org/frozen-coal-piles-myth-real-problem/) - A few people have mentioned “frozen coal piles” when they talk about the reliability and resilience of the electric grid during extremely cold weather.[i] The implication seems to be that frozen coal piles are a big problem. Naturally, we wanted to see if that’s true, so we looked for data, read reports, talked to consultants,
- [Crowdfunding. How to Get Funding Online?](https://americaspower.org/crowdfunding-how-to-get-funding-online/) - Most firms have set up a war room to triage their immediate response to the crisis. But the lack of visibility around future demand complicates efforts to restart stalled portfolio companies...
- [What Five Grid Operators Said About Resilience](https://americaspower.org/what-five-grid-operators-said-about-resilience/) - On January 8, FERC issued an order that did two things: first, it terminated its rule on Grid Reliability and Resilience Pricing that was proposed by DOE last October to help prevent the premature retirement of coal and nuclear power plants(i) and, second, it initiated a new proceeding to evaluate the resilience of the bulk
- [More Proof That We Need A Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/more-proof-that-we-need-a-coal-fleet/) - Recently, DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) issued a report analyzing the resilience of different electricity resources — coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear and renewables — in six RTOs/ISOs during the Bomb Cyclone (December 27, 2017 through January 8, 2018).[1] To evaluate their resilience, NETL used the National Infrastructure Advisory Council’s definition of resilience which
- [To Make The Grid Resilient, FERC Should Value Fuel Security](https://americaspower.org/to-make-the-grid-resilient-ferc-should-value-fuel-security/) - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is collecting information from grid operators and stakeholders to determine how to make sure the bulk power system in the nation’s RTO/ISO regions is resilient. The commission proposed to define resilience as “[t]he ability to withstand and reduce the magnitude and/or duration of disruptive events, which includes the capability
- [Leaked NSC Memo](https://americaspower.org/leaked-nsc-memo/) - Last week, media reported about a copy of a 40-page draft White House memo[i] explaining the justification for DOE to issue an order to delay the retirement of fuel-secure generating capacity. According to the memo, DOE would issue an order under the Defense Production Act and the Federal Power Act as “a temporary stop-gap measure
- [Preserving Fuel-Secure Electricity Resources - Part 1](https://americaspower.org/preserving-fuel-secure-electricity-resources/) - Everyone agrees that we need an electricity grid that is not only reliable but also resilient. PJM says that resilience “relates to preparing for, operating through and recovering from a high-impact, low-frequency event.”[i] Fuel security is essential to resilience because it enables the grid to absorb and recover quickly from manmade or natural disturbances that
- [The Cost of Preserving Fuel-Secure Electricity Resources  - Part 2](https://americaspower.org/the-cost-of-preserving-fuel-secure-electricity-resources-part-2/) - This is the second in a series of short papers about the debate over the retirement of coal-fired power plants, grid resilience and fuel security. These papers are intended to highlight important points that we think are overlooked or downplayed in the debate. Our first paper explained why it’s wrong to assume that the electricity
- [A Sobering Perspective on Fuel Security](https://americaspower.org/a-sobering-perspective-on-fuel-security/) - It seems that most everyone would agree that fuel security reduces resilience risks. If a power plant has fuel on site or is certain it can obtain fuel during a high impact, low frequency event, that’s one less thing to worry about, right? Because of the importance of fuel security, PJM began an exercise in
- [Are Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants  Less Expensive Than New Gas, Wind or Solar?](https://americaspower.org/are-existing-coal-fired-power-plants-less-expensive-than-new-gas-wind-or-solar/) - Almost 40 percent of the nation’s coal fleet has retired or announced plans to retire. Does it make sense to continue retiring even more coal-fired power plants? There are different ways to answer this question. One way is to consider the dispatch cost ($/MWh) that dictates the order in which plants are dispatched at any
- [FERC Needs To Act On Resilience – Part 3](https://americaspower.org/ferc-needs-to-act-on-resilience-part-3/) - "FERC had put out a resilience [proposal] some time ago, but there's been nothing since." Andrew L Ott, President and CEO of PJM[i] The continuing retirement of fuel-secure electricity sources may be making the grid less resilient to major disturbances that could interrupt electricity for prolonged periods of time. Fuel security — ensuring that fuel is
- [ACCCE Supports ACE](https://americaspower.org/accce-supports-ace/) - Recently, EPA proposed new regulations — the “Affordable Clean Energy” (ACE) rule — to reduce CO2 emissions from coal-fired electric generating units. The ACE rule is intended to replace the Obama-era “Clean Power Plan,” which was either loved or reviled, depending on who you talked to. However, there was one inconvenient fact about the CPP
- [EPA Rules Should Consider Reliability Impacts](https://americaspower.org/epa-rules-should-consider-reliability-impacts/) - FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee filed some interesting comments recently with EPA regarding the agency’s proposal to repeal the Obama-era Clean Power Plan.[i] His comments made several points having to do with the increasing overlap and potential conflict between environmental regulations and electricity policy. One of his points bolsters the case for repealing and replacing the
- [Supporting the Next Generation Of Coal-Fueled Power Plants](https://americaspower.org/supporting-the-next-generation-of-coal-fueled-power-plants/) - Almost 40 percent of the nation’s coal fleet has retired or announced plans to retire. Unless some of these retiring coal plants are replaced with new coal plants, the nation will have lost an important fuel-secure electricity source that makes the electricity grid more reliable and resilient. Recently, Senator Todd Young (R-Indiana) introduced the “Reinvigorating
- [The Coal Fleet as an Insurance Policy - Part 4](https://americaspower.org/the-coal-fleet-as-an-insurance-policy-part-4/) - Insurance (noun) – a protective measure.[i] The nation needs a fleet of coal-fired power plants fleet because the coal fleet produces affordable electricity, contributes to fuel diversity, ensures grid reliability and resilience, and maintains large stockpiles of fuel onsite that guarantee fuel security. In addition, people sometimes forget the fleet also serves as an insurance
- [Polar Vortex Shows Importance of the MISO Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/polar-vortex-shows-importance-of-the-miso-coal-fleet/) - Last month’s polar vortex hit the upper Midwest with near-record cold weather, as temperatures dropped below minus 20 degrees F in Chicago, Minneapolis and elsewhere across the region. Power demand spiked accordingly. As a result, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator—MISO, the grid operator responsible for delivering electricity to much of the affected region—was forced to
- [“Coal Cost Crossover” Doesn’t Tell the Full Story](https://americaspower.org/coal-cost-crossover-doesnt-tell-the-full-story/) - The nation’s coal fleet is important for a number of reasons. It helps to assure the electricity grid is both reliable and resilient, provides fuel security, serves as an insurance policy against electricity shortages and price spikes, produces affordable electricity, contributes to fuel diversity, and supports national security.[i] Despite these benefits, a recent report by
- [The Cost of Existing Versus New Sources of Electricity](https://americaspower.org/the-cost-of-existing-versus-new-sources-of-electricity/) - America’s Power (or ACCCE) and the Institute for Energy Research (IER) released a study last week that analyzes the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar and hydro.[i] For purposes of this blog, we’ll call it the “2019 LCOE Study.” Levelized costs are calculated by summing all of the costs
- [Digital Transformation Roadmap: Enablers](https://americaspower.org/digital-transformation-roadmap-enablers/) - Most firms have set up a war room to triage their immediate response to the crisis. But the lack of visibility around future demand complicates efforts to restart stalled portfolio companies...
- [An Inconvenient Perspective (For Some) On Coal Fleet Emissions](https://americaspower.org/an-inconvenient-perspective-for-some-on-coal-fleet-emissions/) - The nation’s coal fleet supports grid reliability and resilience, provides fuel security and fuel diversity, and produces affordably priced electricity. Nevertheless, detractors want to eliminate the coal fleet because of its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.[i] We think the goal of eliminating the fleet is unrealistic and wildly out of proportion to its CO2 emissions …
- [Texas Grid Emergency Has Its Roots in Coal Retirements](https://americaspower.org/texas-grid-emergency-has-its-roots-in-coal-retirements/) - As the old saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas. That’s especially true of market power prices these days, as hot summer weather has pushed real-time power prices in Texas to their price cap of $9,000 per megawatt-hour (MWh) twice this week. These were just the second and third times that power prices in the
- [Coal Retirements Have ERCOT Power Prices Soaring](https://americaspower.org/coal-retirements-have-ercot-power-prices-soaring/) - This past August, a heat wave across Texas led to record levels of electricity demand in the state, along with record-setting power prices. The worst of it came on August 13, when power prices reached the market price cap of $9,000 per megawatt-hour (MWh), roughly three hundred times higher than average. At the same time,
- [The Future of Retail: Asia’s Ecosystems](https://americaspower.org/the-future-of-retail-asias-ecosystems/) - Most firms have set up a war room to triage their immediate response to the crisis. But the lack of visibility around future demand complicates efforts to restart stalled portfolio companies...
- [National Lab Study Shows Higher Energy Prices Due to Coal Retirements](https://americaspower.org/national-lab-study-shows-higher-energy-prices-due-to-coal-retirements/) - The Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) continues to examine the adverse impacts on consumers if more coal-fired electric generating units retire. (More than 40% of the nation’s fleet of coal-fired units have either retired or announced plans to retire.) NETL’s first study (“Volume 1”), released in 2018, examined the Bomb Cyclone of
- [The Nation’s Coal Fleet Is Critically Important](https://americaspower.org/the-nations-coal-fleet-is-critically-important/) - As the nation responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, questions have been raised about which industries are so essential that they should continue to operate. To help answer these questions, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has developed a list of “essential critical infrastructure” that identifies the industries necessary to support public health and safety,
- [Coronavirus and the Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/coronavirus-and-the-coal-fleet/) - The coronavirus outbreak is doing enormous damage to small business, and it’s also affecting major industries that are the cornerstones of the U.S. economy. One of those industries is the nation’s fleet of coal-fueled power plants that provide electricity to consumers in 47 states. March was the first month during which coronavirus caused significant economy-wide
- [It’s Time to End Subsidies for Renewable Energy](https://americaspower.org/its-time-to-end-subsidies-for-renewable-energy/) - In order to promote the growth of renewable electricity sources, such as wind and solar, the federal government has given them special tax incentives. Chief among these are the production tax credit (PTC), which has been used primarily by wind generation and awards a substantial tax credit for every megawatt-hour (MWh) produced; and the investment
- [America's Power Letter to The Wall Street Journal Editor](https://americaspower.org/americas-power-letter-to-the-wall-street-journal-editor/) - Recently, the Wall Street Journal published a story, “Coal Suffers as Coronavirus Saps Power Demand,” saying that coal is dying because it is more expensive than other electricity sources. We were limited to roughly 250 words in our response to the story. Here’s what we wanted to say (in 500 words) had there been a
- [The Washington Times: Coal plays an essential role in America's response to the pandemic, but needs a level playing field](https://americaspower.org/the-washington-times-coal-plays-an-essential-role-in-americas-response-to-the-pandemic-but-needs-a-level-playing-field/) - This Story by America's Power CEO Michelle Bloodworth Originally Published in The Washington Times The COVID-19 crisis has brought new focus to the question of what really is important or essential in not just our daily lives but also in our society. While our country grapples with the pandemic, policymakers at all levels are making
- [Never Let the Truth Get in the Way of a Good Story](https://americaspower.org/never-let-the-truth-get-in-the-way-of-a-good-story/) - The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) released a report falsely accusing electric utilities of harming ratepayers. UCS alleges that harm is caused by utilities deciding on their own when to turn coal-fired electric generating units on and off, rather than leaving that decision to independent system operators (ISOs).[i] UCS has raised this issue of “self-commitment”
- [Penn Live: Clean coal is essential to America | U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette](https://americaspower.org/penn-live-clean-coal-is-essential-to-america-u-s-energy-secretary-dan-brouillette/) - United States Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette penned an op-ed in the Patriot-News’ PennLive outlining the importance of the coal fleet for the American energy sector. Secretary Brouillette pointed to the “essential” classification given to the entire coal supply chain through the COVID-19 crisis, also shining a light on the reliability and resiliency of the
- [The Washington Times: Senate must reject extending tax credits for wind and solar power](https://americaspower.org/the-washington-times-senate-must-reject-extending-tax-credits-for-wind-and-solar-power/) - This Story by America’s Power CEO Michelle Bloodworth Originally Published in The Washington Times The U.S. House of Representatives voted this week on a 2,300-page bill that includes tax breaks for wind and solar power that have already cost taxpayers a lot of money. The $1.5 trillion Moving Forward Act extended special tax breaks another five years for
- [Coronavirus and the Coal Fleet - March through June 2020](https://americaspower.org/coronavirus-and-the-coal-fleet-march-through-june-2020/) - The coronavirus outbreak is doing enormous damage to major industries that are the cornerstones of the U.S. economy. One of those industries is the nation’s fleet of coal-fueled power plants that provide electricity to consumers in 47 states. During the months of March, April, May, and June, the coronavirus caused considerable economic disruption. What effect
- [AP CEO Michelle Bloodworth Interviewed on Energy Matters Radio](https://americaspower.org/michelle-bloodworth-interview-on-energy-matters-radio/)
- [China And Its Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/china-and-its-coal-fleet/) - A friend asked recently how many coal-fired power plants China is building. We weren’t sure, so we decided to do a little research. There are multiple sources for some of the information that follows, but one is a particularly good source of data on coal-fired generation around the world. By way of background, China signed
- [Contactless Payments’ Time Has Come](https://americaspower.org/contactless-payments-time-has-come/) - Most firms have set up a war room to triage their immediate response to the crisis. But the lack of visibility around future demand complicates efforts to restart stalled portfolio companies...
- [California Unplugged](https://americaspower.org/california-unplugged/) - “If you live in California, you may want to keep a flashlight handy at all times; after nearly 10 years of tracking blackouts across the U.S., Eaton is crowning the Golden State the official Blackout Queen.” [1] We’ve been following the situation in California to see what lessons Governor Newsom, the California Energy Commission, the
- [Independent Market Monitor’s Report Proves It Once Again: Coal Units Operate Economically](https://americaspower.org/independent-market-monitors-report-proves-it-once-again-coal-units-operate-economically/) - In recent years, a number of activist groups have issued studies claiming that coal-fueled power plants have been self-scheduling to the detriment of market economics and consumers. Last week, Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) Independent Market Monitor (IMM) released a report that strongly refutes those claims and supports that coal plants are both economic and
- [FERC Opens Pandora’s Box](https://americaspower.org/ferc-opens-pandoras-box/) - In mid-October, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a “Proposed Policy Statement on Carbon Pricing In Organized Wholesale Electricity Markets.”[1] (Carbon pricing could refer to either a carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system.) The proposal has generated a fair amount of controversy. The Commission says that it issued the proposal for two reasons. The first is to
- [Can the electricity grid be carbon-free by 2035?](https://americaspower.org/can-the-electricity-grid-be-carbon-free-by-2035/) - The nation’s electricity grid—comprised of power plants, high voltage transmission lines, and local distribution systems—is undergoing many changes and facing many challenges. One of those changes is a shift away from conventional sources of electricity, such as coal, and an increasing dependence on lower-carbon and carbon-free sources of electricity, especially wind and solar power. Adding
- [Another Reminder of the Under-Appreciated Role of the Coal Fleet in Keeping the Lights On](https://americaspower.org/another-reminder-of-the-under-appreciated-role-of-the-coal-fleet-in-keeping-the-lights-on/) - As ice storms and record low temperatures gripped many states over the past several days, grid operators struggled to meet soaring electricity demand and were forced to curtail power to millions of customers.[i] Although we will certainly learn more about these events in the coming days, we do know that frozen wind turbines and limited
- [The U.S. Coal Fleet in a Transitioning Electric Grid     - New Video -](https://americaspower.org/the-u-s-coal-fleet-in-a-transitioning-electric-grid-new-video/) - The nation’s electricity grid is undergoing a transition that is causing an increasing reliance on intermittent energy sources — such as wind and solar — and shifting away from dispatchable (always available when needed) electricity sources such as coal. As we highlighted in another recent post, there are many economic and technical challenges associated with
- [Performance of ERCOT’s Electricity Generating Fleet During Recent Extreme Weather](https://americaspower.org/performance-of-ercots-electricity-generating-fleet-during-recent-extreme-weather/) - “One thing about cold weather: it brings out the statistician in everyone.”[i] If you’re reading this, it probably means that you’ve read and seen other reports, articles, stories and such about the rolling blackouts and other emergency measures that the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), and the Midcontinent Independent
- [The Coal Fleet Responded When Electricity Was Needed in MISO and SPP](https://americaspower.org/the-coal-fleet-responded-when-electricity-was-needed-in-miso-and-spp/) - During February 15-18, 2021, unusually cold weather interrupted the supply of electricity to customers in regions served by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), and the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). ERCOT was the most severely affected of the three regions (4 million customers lost power and at least
- [The Road to Resilience; MISO and Renewables](https://americaspower.org/the-road-to-resilience-miso-and-renewables/) - Recently, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) issued a 217-page report ― MISO’s Renewable Integration Impact Study (RIIA) ― about the challenges and risks to the electricity system in the grid operator’s 15-state region[i] (blue in the map) as more wind and solar power is added to the region’s electricity mix. Wind and solar are
- [ONE STEP BACKWARD, ONE STEP FOWARD](https://americaspower.org/one-step-backward-one-step-foward/) - In February, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) took a big step backward by closing a docket the Commission had opened three years ago to consider whether the nation’s electricity system is resilient. Resilience means keeping the lights on during extreme disturbances, such as the winter storm that caused rolling blackouts in Texas and other
- [China’s Coal Fleet Continues to Grow](https://americaspower.org/chinas-coal-fleet-continues-to-grow/) - We wrote a blog several months ago that included information on coal-fired power plants in China, as well as coal-fired power plants that China was helping to finance in other countries. One of the takeaways was that China’s coal fleet ― already as large as the coal fleets of all other countries combined ― was
- [The Growing Importance of Capacity  Markets Within RTOs](https://americaspower.org/the-growing-importance-of-capacity-markets-within-rtos/) - Renewable generation from wind and solar power has increased substantially in recent years, and the pace may well accelerate under the Biden administration’s goal of decarbonizing the electricity grid by 2035. At the same time, February’s extreme winter storm that strained the power system in the country’s central states highlighted the critical importance of maintaining
- [Obstacles To Carbon-Free Electricity By 2035](https://americaspower.org/obstacles-to-carbon-free-electricity-by-2035/) - President Biden has set a goal to achieve carbon-free electricity by 2035 and pledged to establish an “Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Standard” as a way to achieve this goal.[i] Without major technology breakthroughs, this goal would mean eliminating the production of electricity from coal and natural gas within the next 15 years, even though
- [More Transmission: A Major Obstacle to Carbon-Free Electricity by 2035](https://americaspower.org/more-transmission-a-major-obstacle-to-carbon-free-electricity-by-2035/) - “Multiple studies have determined that a multibillion-dollar build-out of transmission is needed to fully unleash renewable energy on the grid.”[i] President Biden has announced a number of goals for reducing U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. One is a reduction of 50-52 percent (compared to 2005 levels) by 2030; another is net zero emissions by 2050; and
- [Why is California Scrambling for Additional Capacity to Meet Summer Demand?](https://americaspower.org/why-is-california-scrambling-for-additional-capacity-to-meet-summer-demand/) - On July 1, 2021, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) announced its intent to procure additional capacity to meet this summer's electricity demand after the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC), in a joint letter, urged CAISO to do so.[i] California is one of several power regions in the country
- [Can the Electricity Grid Be CARBON FREE BY 2035? – New Video –](https://americaspower.org/can-the-electricity-grid-be-carbon-free-by-2035-new-video/) - Our nation has long benefited from a diverse electricity grid, which includes energy sources such as coal, natural gas, nuclear power, hydro, wind, and solar. While this diversity has enabled the nation’s grid to produce reliable, resilient, affordable, and increasingly cleaner electricity, some policymakers have advocated for rapidly changing our energy mix with the goal
- [A Brief Update on China’s Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/a-brief-update-on-chinas-coal-fleet/) - Our last blog about China’s coal fleet was written a few months ago. Some of the information was preliminary at the time, and additional data have been published since then. Hence, we thought it would be useful to highlight some of the additional information, especially in light of the upcoming 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference
- [“Innovate, Not Eliminate” A Catch Phrase Worth Remembering](https://americaspower.org/innovate-not-eliminate-a-catch-phrase-worth-remembering/) - Over the past several months, a number of Congressional leaders and other policymakers have echoed many of the points we have made on the obstacles that stand in the way of decarbonizing the electric grid by 2035. Among the points we have seen highlighted is the importance of maintaining a diverse electricity grid, that includes
- [New video from America’s Power exposes the high risks of rapid grid transition](https://americaspower.org/new-video-from-americas-power-exposes-the-high-risks-of-rapid-grid-transition/) - The U.S. depends on a reliable and resilient electricity grid to fuel our economy and keep the lights on 24/7/365. A new video from America’s Power, “Decarbonizing the Grid by 2035? – Maintaining Grid Reliability” explains how a hurried transition away from traditional generation would endanger grid reliability. America’s Power supports an all-the-above energy strategy
- [FERC and NERC finally call for action on grid resilience, but is it enough?](https://americaspower.org/ferc-and-nerc-finally-call-for-action-on-grid-resilience-but-is-it-enough/) - Last February’s extreme cold weather event known as Winter Storm Uri caused significant strain to the bulk power system in south-central states, causing grid emergencies that ultimately led to substantial load-shedding or blackouts in the region. These power system failures sparked numerous inquiries into the resilience of the nation’s electricity grid. The most extensive, and
- [China Will Gain Billions from U.S. Solar Tax Credits](https://americaspower.org/china-will-gain-billions-from-u-s-solar-tax-credits/) - China Will Gain Billions from U.S. Solar Tax Credits President Biden wants to decarbonize the electric power sector by 2035, with an interim goal of 80 percent carbon-free electricity by 2030. Meanwhile, the U.S. electricity supply will be 50 percent carbon free by 2030 without any new and expensive policy mandates.[i] Achieving the President’s goals
- [Washington Examiner Interviews America’s Power on the Importance of the Coal Fleet’s Attributes](https://americaspower.org/washington-examiner-interviews-americas-power-on-the-importance-of-the-coal-fleets-attributes/) - We recently shared thoughts on the challenges facing energy markets as recent increased power demand and price spikes have confronted policymakers tasked with balancing the need for reliable energy and affordable electricity. In an interview with the Washington Examiner our underlying message was that the nation’s coal fleet has an important role to play as
- [Washington Examiner, January 3, 2022: America’s Power Discusses the Importance of the Coal Fleet as Part of a Diverse Electric Grid and the Need for “Thoughtful and Data-Driven” Energy Policy](https://americaspower.org/washington-examiner-january-3-2022-americas-power-discusses-the-importance-of-the-coal-fleet-as-part-of-a-diverse-electric-grid-and-the-need-for-thoughtful-and-data-driven/) - The Washington Examiner published a piece we wrote that discussed the crucial role the nation’s coal fleet plays in a diverse grid, and the importance of policies that promote and support technology and innovation for all fuel types. As our economy bounces back from the economic disruption of the pandemic and U.S. energy demand rises
- [New Video Underscores Concerns About  Affordable Electricity Prices](https://americaspower.org/new-video-underscores-concerns-about-affordable-electricity-prices/) - Affordable electricity is essential. One of the best ways to keep electricity prices affordable is to rely on a diverse mix of resources that includes fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewable energy. Many people call this energy diversity “all the above.” For that reason, a number of regulators who oversee our electricity supplies want consumers
- [Chairman of America’s Power Explains Why Grid Diversity, That Includes Coal, Should Help Shape Our Energy Future](https://americaspower.org/chairman-of-americas-power-explains-why-grid-diversity-that-includes-coal-should-help-shape-our-energy-future/) - “No source of electricity is infallible,” wrote CEO of Big Rivers Electric Corp. and chairman of America’s Power, Bob Berry, in his March 1 Wall Street Journal Letter to the Editor. “That’s why we need a mix of coal, natural gas, nuclear power and renewable energy.” Mr. Berry is referring to the diversity of fuel sources our power grid
- [What Others Are Saying About the Obstacles Facing a Transition to Zero-Carbon Power by 2035](https://americaspower.org/what-others-are-saying-about-the-obstacles-facing-a-transition-to-zero-carbon-power-by-2035/) - Last November, America’s Power highlighted a column in West Virginia’s Exponent Telegram explaining the logic behind Senator Joe Manchin’s call to “innovate, not eliminate” any individual generation source on our path towards a carbon-free energy transition. Written by former West Virginia Public Service Commissioner Jon McKinney, the column echoed Sen. Manchin’s long-held concern that a carbon-free
- [MISO’s Recent Capacity Auction](https://americaspower.org/miso-recent-capacity-auction/) - There is already a lot of information about MISO’s 10th Annual Planning Resource Auction (PRA) for 2022-2023, but we wanted to briefly offer our perspective on the auction and its aftermath and to highlight a serious issue that is not receiving the attention it deserves, the retirement of coal-fired generation.
- [What Others Are Saying About the Potential Reliability Crisis](https://americaspower.org/what-others-are-saying-about-the-potential-reliability-crisis/) - Electric reliability means being able to keep the lights on 24/7 and the air conditioner running. However, two-thirds of the country faces the prospect of temporary blackouts this summer when electricity demand intensifies. Prematurely retiring coal-fired power plants and replacing them with less dependable wind and solar power is one of the reasons for this
- [Coal is Not to Blame for Rising Power Bills](https://americaspower.org/coal-is-not-to-blame-for-rising-power-bills/) - A Wall Street Journal article, “Red-Hot Coal Prices Threaten More Increases in Power Bills” focused on higher spot market prices for coal, suggesting that coal is the reason for higher power bills. However, the article failed to explain the small influence spot prices for coal have on U.S. power bills because less than 10 percent
- [An Electric Grid Reliability Crisis is on the Horizon](https://americaspower.org/an-electric-grid-reliability-crisis-is-on-the-horizon/) - The Wall Street Journal article, “Heat Wave Sends Natural-Gas Prices Soaring” (July 21, 2022) looked primarily at pricing volatility, but alluded to a much larger problem that deserves immediate attention. The reliability of the U.S. electric grid is declining because of premature coal-fired plant retirements and greater dependence on intermittent sources of energy, i.e., wind
- [Future Coal Retirements Increase Dangers to Grid Reliability](https://americaspower.org/future-coal-retirements-increase-dangers-to-grid-reliability/) - Most people don’t realize that almost half - some 93,000 megawatts (MW) - or more of the nation’s remaining coal fleet is scheduled to retire by 2030, unless steps are taken to limit coal retirements.
- [China’s Coal Fleet Continues to Grow (Quick Facts)](https://americaspower.org/chinas-coal-fleet-continues-to-grow-quick-facts/) - The Inflation Reduction Act is now law. A lot of the enthusiasm about its enactment has to do with the $369 billion that will be spent to reduce U.S. carbon emissions. However, climate change is a global challenge, so it’s fair to ask what China, the world’s top carbon emitter, is doing about its use
- [Interview with the CEO of NERC on Grid Diversity and Reliability](https://americaspower.org/interview-with-the-ceo-of-nerc-on-grid-diversity-and-reliability/) - Public Utilities Fortnightly sat down with Jim Robb, CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), at the recent NARUC Summer Policy Summit to discuss grid diversity and reliability. The full interview appears in the September edition of Fortnightly Magazine, but here are some interesting insights from the conversation: On new technologies versus traditional sources: “It's
- [Coal Plant Retirements are Bad News for Electricity Bills](https://americaspower.org/coal-plant-retirements-are-bad-news-for-electricity-bills/) - We are seeing a growing number of news articles forecasting rising electricity bills, among them the Wall Street Journal’s “Electric Bills Soar Across the Country as Winter Looms.” The article, which addresses the looming crisis of high utility bills this winter, notes that part of the reason natural gas is less available and affordable lies
- [Coal Plant Retirements Outpacing Accredited Renewable Capacity Additions](https://americaspower.org/coal-plant-retirements-outpacing-accredited-renewable-capacity-additions/) - A report co-authored by the Sierra Club and featured in the Washington Post’s “Utility climate pledges amount to ‘greenwashing,’ report says” criticizes electric utilities for, in part, not retiring coal plants fast enough. In fact, grid operators and state utility commissions are warning that retirements are outpacing accredited renewable capacity additions, putting the reliability of the
- [Reliability Must Run Agreements](https://americaspower.org/reliability-must-run-agreements/) - Coal-fired and other thermal power plants provide important reliability attributes. However, half the existing coal fleet (more than 93,000 MW) has announced plans to retire by the end of 2030, with the likelihood of more retirements due to EPA regulations. The retirement of massive amounts of coal-fired generating capacity within a short time span, combined
- [Keeping the Lights on During the Grid Transition](https://americaspower.org/keeping-the-lights-on-during-the-grid-transition/) - California seems to face the prospect of electricity shortages almost every summer. For example, Californians were asked to voluntarily reduce their electricity consumption for 10 days in a row in August. A few weeks later, the state’s grid operator issued another emergency alert: “Conserve energy now to protect public health and safety ... Power interruptions
- [FERC Explores How to Manage the Electric Grid to Advance Reliability](https://americaspower.org/ferc-explores-how-to-manage-the-electric-grid-to-advance-reliability/) - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) held its 2022 Reliability Technical Conference on November 10 in Washington, DC. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth participated during a panel discussion on “Managing the Electric Grid to Advance Reliability.” Ms. Bloodworth addressed actions that the Commission, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Regional Transmission Organizations
- [MISO Coal Retirements are a Growing Reliability Threat](https://americaspower.org/miso-coal-retirements-are-a-growing-reliability-threat/) - The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is one of seven regional transmission organizations (RTOs) tasked with overseeing the reliability of the electricity grid. MISO, to its credit, has pointed out the reliability challenges it faces as the retirement of power plants, in particular coal-fired plants, is occurring faster than replacement electricity resources can be brought
- [China's Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/chinas-coal-fleet/) - The Biden administration continues to pursue its decarbonization goals, while other countries increase their reliance on coal because of its affordability and abundance.[i] China – the world’s largest carbon emitter – pledged to stop increasing its carbon emissions “before 2030.” In addition, President Xi Jinping pledged to “strictly control” coal consumption until 2025 and start cutting
- [FERC Should Safeguard the Reliability and Resilience of the U.S. Power Grid](https://americaspower.org/ferc-should-safeguard-the-reliability-and-resilience-of-the-u-s-power-grid/) - In the wake of Winter Storm Elliott, multiple states were once again faced with a serous emergency which highlighted the fragility of the US Electricity Grid. Dispatchable power generation retirements have accelerated, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) should act immediately to ensure needed reliability attributes like fuel security are valued appropriately and compensation
- [Coal Cost Crossover -- An Unreliable Story](https://americaspower.org/coal-cost-crossover-an-unreliable-story/) - The nation’s coal fleet promotes electric reliability and resilience; provides fuel security; offers optionality when other electricity sources are unable to generate electricity (e.g., wind and solar) or fuel prices are too high (e.g., natural gas); produces affordable electricity; contributes to fuel diversity; and promotes domestic energy security. Because of these attributes, coal is an
- [SOS for the U.S. Electric Grid](https://americaspower.org/sos-for-the-u-s-electric-grid/) - The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board’s “S.O.S for the U.S. Electric Grid” is another timely warning about electricity shortages highlighted in a new report from PJM Interconnection. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator have issued similar warnings that power supplies in other regions of the country also are in
- [PJM Chief: Retirements Need to Slow Down (He Means Coal)](https://americaspower.org/pjm-chief-retirements-need-to-slow-down-he-means-coal/) - In a keynote address at a March 2023 Electric Power Supply Association conference, PJM CEO Manu Asthana spoke about the need to slow down thermal retirements. According to Asthana, “…the math is pretty straightforward. I think we need to add [resources] faster … but I also think we need to subtract slower and subtract generation
- [Congressional Leaders Question FERC About Grid Reliability](https://americaspower.org/congressional-leaders-question-ferc-about-grid-reliability/) - Concern about grid reliability is getting more attention at the highest levels on Capitol Hill. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Jeff Duncan, Chair of the House Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security, are among the most recent to express concerns about reliability. In an
- [The Electric Grid Transition Desperately Needs a Reality Check](https://americaspower.org/the-electric-grid-transition-desperately-needs-a-reality-check/) - The New York Times Editorial Board recently published an opinion piece, “We Desperately Need a New Electrical Grid. Here’s How to Make It Happen,” that highlights the barriers to permitting and building power lines, one of the many obstacles to a swift transition to wind and solar power. As the Editorial Board points out, 47,300
- [Grid Reliability is Priority One at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Why Is Reliability Not a Priority at the Environmental Protection Agency?](https://americaspower.org/grid-reliability-is-priority-one-at-the-federal-energy-regulatory-commission-why-is-reliability-not-a-priority-at-the-environmental-protection-agency/) - At a May 4 hearing, commissioners from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) delivered a sobering message to members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources – it is not possible to eliminate coal and maintain a reliable electric grid. FERC Chair Willie Phillips pointed to warnings from the North American Electric Reliability
- [Is the “Elevated” Risk of Blackouts the New Normal?](https://americaspower.org/is-elevated-risk-of-blackouts-the-new-normal/) - The North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment says two-thirds of the country is at risk for electricity shortages this summer. NERC’s 2019 Summer Reliability Assessment identified only ERCOT (most of Texas) as being at elevated risk of capacity shortfalls. By comparison, this year’s list includes eight regions of the U.S., leading

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- [New Report Evaluates the Performance of Electricity Resources During Storm Elliott](https://americaspower.org/new-report-evaluates-the-performance-of-electricity-resources-during-storm-elliott/) - Storm Elliott proved again that coal power plants are essential to ensuring a reliable supply of electricity.
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## Issues

- [America's Power Letter on March 17 Winter Storm Fern Hearing Before the House Energy Subcommittee](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-on-march-17-winter-storm-fern-hearing-before-the-house-energy-subcommittee/)
- [Report Part One: Operation of the U.S. Power Grid During Winter Storm Fern](https://americaspower.org/issue/report-operation-of-the-u-s-power-grid-during-winter-storm-fern/)
- [Full Report: Operation of the U.S. Power Grid During Winter Storm Fern](https://americaspower.org/issue/full-report-operation-of-the-u-s-power-grid-during-winter-storm-fern/)
- [Understanding the True Cost of Replacing Existing Coal Plants with New Renewables](https://americaspower.org/issue/understanding-the-true-cost-of-replacing-existing-coal-plants-with-new-renewables/)
- [Comments on EPA's Proposal to Revise Effluent Limitations Guidelines Rules](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-on-epas-proposal-to-revise-effluent-limitations-guidelines-rules/)
- [America's Power Initial Comments RM26-4](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-initial-comments-rm26-4/)
- [Campbell Coal Plant Likely Saved Michigan Ratepayers Millions during the First Month of the DOE FPA 202c Order](https://americaspower.org/issue/campbell-coal-plant-likely-saved-michigan-ratepayers-millions-during-the-first-month-of-the-doe-fpa-202c-order/)
- [Operation of PJM and MISO Power Grid During the June 2025 Heatwave](https://americaspower.org/issue/operation-of-pjm-and-miso-power-grid-during-the-june-2025-heatwave/)
- [America’s Power Comments on EPA’s Proposal to Repeal Specific Amendments to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-comments-on-epas-proposal-to-repeal-specific-amendments-to-the-mercury-and-air-toxics-standards/)
- [America’s Power Comments on EPA’s Proposal to Repeal the 2024 Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-comments-on-epas-proposal-to-repeal-the-2024-carbon-rule/)
- [Results and Likely Impacts of PJM’s 2026/27 Base Residual Auction](https://americaspower.org/issue/results-and-likely-impacts-of-pjms-2026-27-base-residual-auction/)
- [2024 Kentucky Electricity Rate Analysis](https://americaspower.org/issue/2024-kentucky-electricity-rate-analysis/)
- [FERC Post-Technical Conference Comments: Meeting the Challenge of Resource Adequacy in Regional Transmission Organization and Independent System Operator Regions](https://americaspower.org/issue/ferc-post-technical-conference-comments-meeting-the-challenge-of-resource-adequacy-in-regional-transmission-organization-and-independent-system-operator-regions/)
- [“Public Hearing on EPA's Proposed Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units” - Statement of Michelle Bloodworth](https://americaspower.org/issue/public-hearing-on-epas-proposed-repeal-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-standards-for-fossil-fuel-fired-electric-generating-units-statement-of-michelle-bloodworth/)
- [Capital Investments in Emission Control Retrofits in the U.S. Coal-fired Generating Fleet](https://americaspower.org/issue/capital-investments-in-emission-control-retrofits-in-the-u-s-coal-fired-generating-fleet/)
- [FERC Docket No. AD25-7-000: Meeting the Challenge of Resource Adequacy in Regional Transmission Organization and Independent System Operator Regions - Statement of Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO America’s Power](https://americaspower.org/issue/ferc-docket-no-ad25-7-000-meeting-the-challenge-of-resource-adequacy-in-regional-transmission-organization-and-independent-system-operator-regions-statement-of-michelle-bloodworth-president-and-c/)
- [Comments on EPA’s Proposal to Approve West Virginia’s Regional Haze Plan](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-on-epas-proposal-to-approve-west-virginias-regional-haze-plan/)
- [FAQ: Use of Federal Power Act Section 202(c) to Prevent Electricity Shortages](https://americaspower.org/issue/faq-use-of-federal-power-act-section-202c-to-prevent-electricity-shortages/)
- [Reliability Mechanisms in the Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/issue/reliability-mechanisms-carbon-rule/)
- [NMA et al v. EPA - Motion to Stay Only](https://americaspower.org/issue/nma-et-al-v-epa-motion-to-stay-only/)
- [Operation of the U.S. Power Grid During the January 2025 Polar Vortex](https://americaspower.org/issue/operation-of-the-u-s-power-grid-during-the-january-2025-polar-vortex/)
- [Global Coal Expansion](https://americaspower.org/issue/global-coal-expansion/) - This paper provides some context for President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement1 and shift toward prioritizing American energy independence, technological development, and economic growth over restrictive international climate commitments. Despite commitments by many countries to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, global thermal coal use grew to an estimated all-time high of 8.4
- [EVA West Virginia Electric Rate Analysis](https://americaspower.org/issue/eva-west-virginia-electric-rate-analysis/)
- [Results and Likely Impacts of PJM’s 2025/26 Base Residual Auction](https://americaspower.org/issue/results-and-likely-impacts-of-pjms-2025-26-base-residual-auction/)
- [FERC Commissioner Mark Christie’s Answers on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan 2.0](https://americaspower.org/issue/ferc-commissioner-mark-christies-answers-on-the-epas-clean-power-plan-2-0/)
- [Transmission in the United States: What Makes Developing Electric Transmission So Hard? An Update](https://americaspower.org/issue/transmission-in-the-united-states-what-makes-developing-electric-transmission-so-hard-an-update/)
- [America's Power Declaration May 24 Signed](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-declaration-may-24-signed/)
- [Southwest Power Pool Statement on the Recent EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule](https://americaspower.org/issue/spp-ghg-final-rule-statement/)
- [Southwest Power Pool: EPA Rule Could Severely Impact Nation's Efforts Toward Energy Production, Reliability](https://americaspower.org/issue/spp-statement-carbon-rule/)
- [Public Statement of Michelle Bloodworth, MISO Board of Directors Meeting](https://americaspower.org/issue/miso-public-statement/)
- [Ensuring Reliability: A Case Study of the PJM Power Grid](https://americaspower.org/issue/ensuring-reliability/)
- [Operation of the U.S. Power Grid During the January 2024 Storm ](https://americaspower.org/issue/operation-of-the-u-s-power-grid-during-the-january-2024-storm/)
- [South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Letter to Xcel Energy](https://americaspower.org/issue/south-dakota-public-utilities-commission-letter-to-xcel-energy/)
- [Comments Submitted to FERC's Reliability Technical Conference](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-submitted-to-fercs-reliability-technical-conference/)
- [Comments on Grid Reliability in Response to EPA’s Supplemental Notice ](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-on-grid-reliability-in-response-to-epas-supplemental-notice/)
- [Examining Winter Storm Elliott's Strain on the U.S. Energy System](https://americaspower.org/issue/examining-winter-storm-elliotts-strain-on-the-u-s-energy-system/)
- [ America's Power Written Statement <br> FERC Reliability Technical Conference <br> "EPA's Clean Power Plan 2.0 and Reliability"](https://americaspower.org/issue/epas-clean-power-plan-2-0-and-reliability-written-statement-of-michelle-bloodworth/)
- [America’s Power Letter to House Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security in Support of the Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development Act (GRID)](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-house-subcommittee-on-energy-climate-and-grid-security-in-support-of-the-guaranteeing-reliable-infrastructure-development-act-grid/)
- [Letter Supporting the GRID Act](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-supporting-the-grid-act/)
- [EVA Report: August 2023 Midwest Heatwave](https://americaspower.org/issue/eva-report-august-2023-midwest-heatwave/) - During August 23-25, 2023, a severe heat wave affected 130 million people in 19 states and caused a significant increase in electricity demand. Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) analyzed the performance of electricity resources in the three most affected ISOs
- [Grid Operators Say Carbon Rule Threatens Reliability](https://americaspower.org/issue/grid-operators-say-carbon-rule-threatens-reliability/)
- [America's Power's Statement at EPA's Public Hearing on the Proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-powers-statement-at-epas-public-hearing-on-the-proposed-clean-power-plan-2-0/)
- [America’s Power Comments on the Proposed Carbon Rule for Fossil-Fuel Power Plants](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-comments-on-the-proposed-carbon-rule-for-fossil-fuel-power-plants/)
- [America’s Power Comments on EPA’s Proposal to Revise the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards  ](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-comments-on-epas-proposal-to-revise-the-mercury-and-air-toxics-standards/)
- [Coal Policy Correspondence Regarding Upcoming Senate Permitting and Production Legislation](https://americaspower.org/issue/coal-policy-correspondence-regarding-upcoming-senate-permitting-and-production-legislation/)
- [America's Power FERC PJM Capacity Market Forum Comments](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-ferc-pjm-capacity-market-forum-comments/)
- [America’s Power Letter to House Environment, Manufacturing & Critical Materials Subcommittee on “Clean Power Plan 2.0: EPA’s Latest Attack On America’s Electric Reliability”](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-house-environment-manufacturing-critical-materials-subcommittee-on-clean-power-plan-2-0-epas-latest-attack-on-americas-electric-reliabi/)
- [Comments on EPA’s Proposed Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines ](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-on-epas-proposed-supplemental-effluent-limitations-guidelines/)
- [America's Power Letter for Extension of the Comment Period for EPA's Proposed Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-for-extension-of-the-comment-period-for-epas-proposed-carbon-rule/)
- [America’s Power Letter to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on “The EPA Good Neighbor Rule: Healthier Air for Downwind States” Hearing](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-on-epw-hearing/)
- [America's Power Letter to PJM on Coal Retirements](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-pjm-on-coal-retirements/)
- [America's Power Testimony at the Hearing on Indiana Senate Bill No. 9](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-testimony-at-the-hearing-on-indiana-senate-bill-no-9/) - Senate-Bill-9-Bloodworth-TestimonyDownload
- [Operation of the U.S. Power Generation Fleet During Winter Storm Elliott](https://americaspower.org/issue/operation-of-the-u-s-power-generation-fleet-during-winter-storm-elliott/) - Operation-of-the-U.S.-Power-Generation-Fleet-During-Winter-Storm-ElliottDownload
- [Coal Cost Crossover -- An Unreliable Story](https://americaspower.org/issue/coal-cost-crossover-an-unreliable-story/) - Crossover-3.0-Feb-6-2023-1Download
- [Analysis of China's Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/issue/analysis-of-chinas-coal-fleet/) - China-Coal-Fleet-Dec-2022-1Download
- [America's Power Comments on House Committee on Energy & Commerce Hearing: American Energy Expansion: Strengthening Economic, Environmental, and National Security ](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-comments-on-house-committee-on-energy-commerce-hearing-american-energy-expansion-strengthening-economic-environmental-and-national-security/) - Hearing-Letter-and-Statement-1.30.23Download
- [America's Power Comments on Modernizing Wholesale Electricity Market Design](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-comments-on-modernizing-wholesale-electricity-design/) - FERC-FilingDownload
- [FERC Reliability Conference Testimony](https://americaspower.org/issue/ferc-reliability-conference-testimony/) - FERC-Reliability-Conference-TestimonyDownload
- [Reliability Must Run Agreements](https://americaspower.org/issue/reliability-must-run-agreements/)
- [America's Power Letter to Chairman Glick on Modernizing Wholesale Electricity Market Design](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-glick-on-modernizing-wholesale-electricity-market-design/)
- [America’s Power Letter to NERC on Underestimated Coal Plant Retirements ](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-nerc-on-underestimated-coal-plant-retirements/)
- [California Unplugged: A Cautionary Tale Infographic](https://americaspower.org/issue/california-unplugged-a-cautionary-tale-infographic/)
- [U.S. Coal Markets And The Current Coal Supply Shortage](https://americaspower.org/issue/us-coal-markets-and-the-current-coal-supply-shortage/)
- [Grid Operator Comments on Transport Rule](https://americaspower.org/issue/grid-operator-comments-on-transport-rule/) - The following are a few excerpts from comments filed by ERCOT, MISO, PJM and SPP on EPA’s proposed ozone transport rule.
- [Climate Effects of EPA's Final Clean Power Plan](https://americaspower.org/issue/climate-effects-of-epas-final-clean-power-plan-august-2015/) - A paper analyzing the effect of the final Clean Power Plan on atmoshperic CO2 concentration, temperature, and sea level rise.
- [Comments To EPA’s Request For “Evaluation of Existing Regulations” Pursuant to Executive Order 13777](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-response-epas-request-comments-evaluation-existing-regulations-pursuant-executive-order-13777/)
- [ACCCE Comments on ELG Extension](https://americaspower.org/issue/accce-comments-elg-extension/)
- [Oral Statement for CPP Repeal Public Hearing](https://americaspower.org/issue/oral-statement-cpp-repeal-public-hearing/)
- [ACCCE Comments on EPA's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Greenhouse Gas Emission Guidelines for Existing Electric Utility Generating Units](https://americaspower.org/issue/accce-comments-epas-advance-notice-proposed-rulemaking-greenhouse-gas-emission-guidelines-existing-electric-utility-generating-units/)
- [ACCCE Comments on EPA’s Proposed Rule to Repeal the Clean Power Plan](https://americaspower.org/issue/accce-comments-on-epas-proposed-rule-to-repeal-the-clean-power-plan/)
- [ACCCE Comments on EPA’s Proposal to Revise the Coal Combustion Residuals Rule](https://americaspower.org/issue/accce-comments-on-epas-proposal-to-revise-the-coal-combustion-residuals-rule/)
- [American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity Comments on EPA’s Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule](https://americaspower.org/issue/american-coalition-for-clean-coal-electricity-comments-on-epas-proposed-affordable-clean-energy-rule/)
- [ACCCE's Statement at EPA's Public Hearing on Proposed NSPS for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed EGUs](https://americaspower.org/issue/accces-statement-at-public-hearing-on-proposed-nsps-for-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-new-modified-and-reconstructed-egus/)
- [Comments on Proposed Revisions to Effluent Limitations Guidelines](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-on-proposed-revisions-to-effluent-limitations-guidelines/)
- [Comments on Proposal to Revise the Coal Combustion Residuals Rule](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-on-proposal-to-revise-the-coal-combustion-residuals-rule/)
- [America's Power Comments on EPA's Part B Closure Coal Combustion Residuals Rule](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-comments-on-epas-part-b-closure-coal-combustion-residuals-rule/)
- [America’s Power Brief Submitted to the SCOTUS Regarding West Virginia v. EPA, U.S., No. 20-1530](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-brief-submitted-to-the-scotus-regarding-west-virginia-v-epa-u-s-no-20-1530/)
- [America’s Power Memo on EPA’s Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Deadline (January 2022)](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-summary-on-epas-coal-combustion-residuals-ccr-extension-ruling/)
- [America's Power and National Mining Association Comments to the EPA Regarding their Contain Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) Rule for the Dallman Power Station](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-and-national-mining-association-comments-to-the-epa-regarding-their-contain-coal-combustion-residuals-ccr-rule-for-the-dallman-power-station/)
- [Comments on EPA’s Proposed Federal Implementation Plan Addressing Regional Ozone Transport for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-on-epas-proposed-federal-implementation-plan-addressing-regional-ozone-transport-for-the-2015-ozone-national-ambient-air-quality-standard/) - Submitted June 21, 2022 Comments on EPA’s Proposed Federal Implementation Plan Addressing Regional Ozone Transport for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard EPA ID No. EPA-HQ OAR-2021-0668 America’s Power submits these comments on EPA’s proposal to address regional transport of ozone.1 America’s Power is a national trade association whose members engage in coal-fired
- [America’s Power Urges Pennsylvania Legislature to Reconsider Nuclear Subsidy Bills](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-urges-pennsylvania-legislature-to-reconsider-nuclear-subsidy-bills/)
- [Industry Expenditures for Emissions Controls](https://americaspower.org/issue/industry-expenditures-for-emissions-controls-january-2016/) - Coal-fired power's investment in emission controls
- [Myths About Coal Plants](https://americaspower.org/issue/myths-coal-plants/) - Myth … Coal-fired power plants are dirty. Since 1970, coal-fired power plants have reduced emissions of three major air pollutants — sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter (PM) — by 92% per kilowatt-hour of electricity generated. This means that each kilowatt-hour of electricity generated today by the average coal-fired power plant is 92%
- [Green Jobs](https://americaspower.org/issue/green-jobs/)
- [Letter To MISO Regarding Electricity Market Reforms](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-miso-regarding-electricity-market-reforms/)
- [Letter To PJM Interconnection Regarding Electricity Market Reforms](https://americaspower.org/issue/accce-letter-andy-ott-pjm/)
- [Comments To PJM Interconnection Responding To PJM’s “Evolving Resource Mix and System Reliability” Study](https://americaspower.org/issue/pjm-letter/)
- [Comments for FERC Technical Conference on Electricity State Policies and Wholesale Markets](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-paul-bailey-president-ceo-accce-electricity-state-policies-wholesale-markets-operated-iso-new-england-new-york-independent-system-operator-pjm-interconnection-l-l/)
- [FERC Technical Conference Electricity Markets Comments](https://americaspower.org/issue/ferc-technical-conference-electricity-markets-comments/)
- [What the DOE Study Should Address](https://americaspower.org/issue/doe-study-address/)
- [PA Coal Fleet Study](https://americaspower.org/issue/pa-coal-fleet-study/)
- [PA Coal Fleet Study Key Takeaways](https://americaspower.org/issue/pa-coal-fleet-study-key-takeaways/)
- [Grid Resilience](https://americaspower.org/issue/grid-resilience/)
- [Energy Subcommittee Oral Statement](https://americaspower.org/issue/energy-subcommittee-oral-statement/)
- [ACCCE Testimony Before Energy Subcommittee](https://americaspower.org/issue/accce-testimony-energy-subcommittee/)
- [ACCCE & NMA Comments to FERC Supporting DOE’s NOPR](https://americaspower.org/issue/accce-nma-comments-ferc/)
- [Coal-Fired Unit Retirements](https://americaspower.org/issue/coal-fired-unit-retirements-2/)
- [Coal-Fired Unit Retirements](https://americaspower.org/issue/coal-fired-unit-retirements-3/)
- [Ensuring Reliability and Resilience: A Case Study of the PJM Power Grid](https://americaspower.org/issue/ensuring-reliability-and-resilience-a-case-study-of-the-pjm-power-grid/)
- [Summary: “Ensuring Reliability and Resilience — A Case Study for the PJM Power Grid”](https://americaspower.org/issue/quanta-case-study-summary/)
- [ACCCE Comments: Grid Resilience in Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators](https://americaspower.org/issue/accce-ferc-resilience-comments/)
- [Are Existing Coal Plants Less Expensive Than New Gas, Wind or Solar?](https://americaspower.org/issue/are-existing-coal-plants-less-expensive-than-new-gas-wind-or-solar/)
- [Coal Facts](https://americaspower.org/issue/coal-facts/) - Coal Facts are basic information and data related to coal-fired electricity. The facts are mostly drawn from independent sources like DOE’s Energy Information Administration. These coal facts are divided into seven sections: Electricity Sources: How does coal match up with other sources of electricity? Coal Fleet: How many coal-fired power plants operate around the U.S.
- [Coal-Fired Unit Retirements](https://americaspower.org/issue/coal-fired-unit-retirements-4/)
- [Oral Statement for Proposed ACE Rule Public Hearing](https://americaspower.org/issue/statement-of-michelle-bloodworth-president-and-ceo-american-coalition-for-clean-coal-electricity-in-support-of-the-proposed-affordable-clean-energy-rule/)
- [ACCCE Comments to FERC: PJM MOPR](https://americaspower.org/issue/accce-comments-to-ferc-pjm-mopr/)
- [Coal-Fired Unit Retirements](https://americaspower.org/issue/coal-fired-unit-retirements-5/)
- [American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity Comments on EPA’s Proposed Rule to Revise CO2 NSPS](https://americaspower.org/issue/american-coalition-for-clean-coal-electricity-comments-on-epas-proposed-rule-to-revise-co2-nsps/)
- [America's Power White Paper: The Value of Coal and the Nation’s Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-white-paper-the-value-of-coal-and-the-nations-coal-fleet/)
- [America’s Power Writes Indiana About Coal Retirements](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-urges-indiana-to-value-the-coal-fleet/)
- [Report: The Levelized Cost of Electricity from Existing Generation Resources](https://americaspower.org/issue/the-levelized-cost-of-electricity-from-existing-generation-resources/)
- [Quick Facts: The Levelized Cost of Electricity from Existing Generation Resources](https://americaspower.org/issue/quick-facts-the-levelized-cost-of-electricity-from-existing-generation-resources/)
- [Summary: Are Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants Less Costly Than New Electricity Sources?](https://americaspower.org/issue/summary-are-existing-coal-fired-power-plants-less-costly-than-new-electricity-sources/)
- [America's Power Comments on PJM's Fuel Security Initiative](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-comments-on-pjms-fuel-security-initiative/)
- [Coal Fired Unit Retirements July 2019](https://americaspower.org/issue/coal-fired-unit-retirements-july-2019/)
- [A Lower Emissions Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/issue/a-lower-emissions-coal-fleet/)
- [America’s Power Defends ACE Rule: Filed Motion](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-defends-ace-rule-filed-motion/)
- [Summary: Are Renewables Really Inexpensive?](https://americaspower.org/issue/are-renewables-really-inexpensive/) - Decisions to replace existing generation with new renewable power projects should take into account the full range of costs attributable to renewables, and to compare their total costs to that of the generation they might replace. Some important points to keep in mind include: The reported cost of recent renewable projects will underestimate the cost
- [Full Report: Are Renewables Really Inexpensive?](https://americaspower.org/issue/full-report-are-renewables-really-inexpensive/)
- [America's Power Letter to Senator Barasso and Senator Carper on Growing American Innovation Now Act](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-senator-barasso-and-senator-carper-on-growing-american-innovation-now-act/)
- [Can’t We Just Replace Coal With Renewables? (Hint: No)](https://americaspower.org/issue/cant-we-just-replace-coal-with-renewables-hint-no/)
- [Statement Before the Indiana House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee](https://americaspower.org/issue/statement-before-the-indiana-house-utilities-energy-and-telecommunications-committee/)
- [Testimony Before the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee](https://americaspower.org/issue/testimony-before-the-ohio-senate-energy-and-public-utilities-committee/)
- [Statement Before the Indiana Senate Utilities Committee](https://americaspower.org/issue/statement-from-michelle-bloodworth-before-the-indiana-senate-utilities-committee/)
- [National Lab Study Shows Higher Energy Prices Due to Coal Retirements](https://americaspower.org/issue/national-lab-study-shows-higher-energy-prices-due-to-coal-retirements/)
- [Americas Power Letter to Department of Homeland Security Regarding Critical Industries](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-department-of-homeland-security-regarding-critical-industries/)
- [Illinois' Coal Fleet is Essential In Times of Crisis](https://americaspower.org/issue/illinois-coal-fleet-is-essential-in-times-of-crisis/)
- [Indiana's Coal Fleet is Essential In Times of Crisis](https://americaspower.org/issue/indianas-coal-fleet-is-essential-in-times-of-crisis/)
- [Kentucky's Coal Fleet is Essential In Times of Crisis](https://americaspower.org/issue/kentuckys-coal-fleet-is-essential-in-times-of-crisis/)
- [Pennsylvania's Coal Fleet is Essential In Times of Crisis](https://americaspower.org/issue/pennsylvanias-coal-fleet-is-essential-in-times-of-crisis/)
- [Colorado's Coal Fleet is Essential In Times of Crisis](https://americaspower.org/issue/colorados-coal-fleet-is-essential-in-times-of-crisis/)
- [Alabama's Coal Fleet is Essential In Times of Crisis](https://americaspower.org/issue/alabamas-coal-fleet-is-essential-in-times-of-crisis/)
- [Missouri's Coal Fleet is Essential In Times of Crisis](https://americaspower.org/issue/missouris-coal-fleet-is-essential-in-times-of-crisis/)
- [New Mexico's Coal Fleet is Essential In Times of Crisis](https://americaspower.org/issue/new-mexicos-coal-fleet-is-essential-in-times-of-crisis/)
- [Wyoming's Coal Fleet is Essential In Times of Crisis](https://americaspower.org/issue/wyomings-coal-fleet-is-essential-in-times-of-crisis/)
- [Letter to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Regarding Coal's Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-alabama-governor-kay-ivey-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Regarding Coal's Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-arkansas-governor-asa-hutchinson-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert Regarding Coal's Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-utah-governor-gary-r-herbert-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Regarding Coal's Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-wyoming-governor-mark-gordon-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to ND Governor Doug Burgum Regarding Coal's Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-nd-governor-doug-burgum-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Louisiana Governor John Edwards Regarding Coal’s Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-louisiana-governor-john-edwards-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Regarding Coal’s Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-oklahoma-governor-kevin-stitt-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Regarding Coal’s Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-maryland-governor-larry-hogan-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Regarding Coal’s Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-tennessee-governor-bill-lee-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Missouri Governor Michael Parson Regarding Coal’s Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-missouri-governor-michael-parson-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey Regarding Coal’s Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-arizona-governor-doug-ducey-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Montana Governor Steve Bullock Regarding Coal’s Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-montana-governor-steve-bullock-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [Letter to Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb Regarding Coal’s Role as Critical Industry](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-indiana-governor-eric-j-holcomb-regarding-coals-role-as-critical-industry/)
- [America's Power Letter to NERC Regarding Generation Retirement Scenario - SRA](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-nerc-regarding-generation-retirement-scenario-sra/)
- [Comments of Interested Parties Before the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-of-interested-parties-before-the-united-states-federal-energy-regulatory-commission/)
- [Comments of America's Power and the Lignite Energy Council Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-of-americas-power-and-the-lignite-energy-council-before-the-federal-energy-regulatory-commission/)
- [Answer of America's Power and the Lignite Energy Council Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission](https://americaspower.org/issue/answer-of-americas-power-and-the-lignite-energy-council-before-the-federal-energy-regulatory-commission/)
- [Testimony from Michelle Bloodworth before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Environmental Resources and Energy Committee](https://americaspower.org/issue/testimony-from-michelle-bloodworth-before-the-pennsylvania-house-of-representatives-environmental-resources-and-energy-committee/)
- [Post-Technical Conference Comments of America's Power Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission](https://americaspower.org/issue/post-technical-conference-comments-of-americas-power-before-the-federal-energy-regulatory-commission/)
- [Keeping the Lights On 24/7: The Value of Coal and the Nation's Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/issue/keeping-the-lights-on-24-7-the-value-of-coal-and-the-nations-coal-fleet/)
- [Response of the Affiliate Sector To MISO Advisory Committee Questions On Sector Alignment, Consolidation, and Voting](https://americaspower.org/issue/response-of-the-affiliate-sector-to-miso-advisory-committee-questions-on-sector-alignment-consolidation-and-voting/)
- [The Value of Coal and the Nation's Coal Fleet Fact Sheet](https://americaspower.org/issue/the-value-of-coal-and-the-nations-coal-fleet-fact-sheet/)
- [America's Power Report: California Unplugged](https://americaspower.org/issue/california-unplugged/)
- [Independent Market Monitor’s Report Proves It Once Again: Coal Units Operate Economically](https://americaspower.org/issue/independent-market-monitors-report-proves-it-once-again-coal-units-operate-economically/)
- [America's Power Letter to FERC Commissioners Regarding Grid Resilience in Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-ferc-commissioners-regarding-grid-resilience-in-regional-transmission-organizations-and-independent-system-operators/)
- [Testimony Before the Energy & Commerce Committee Republican Forum Regarding President Biden’s Climate Agenda](https://americaspower.org/issue/testimony-before-the-energy-commerce-committee-republican-forum-regarding-president-bidens-climate-agenda/)
- [America’s Power Initial Comments on FERCs Proposed Policy Statement on Carbon Pricing in Organized Wholesale Electricity Markets](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-initial-comments-on-fercs-proposed-policy-statement-on-carbon-pricing-in-organized-wholesale-electricity-markets/)
- [Reply Comments of America's Power Regarding the Commission's Proposed Policy Statement](https://americaspower.org/issue/reply-comments-of-americas-power-regarding-the-commissions-proposed-policy-statement/)
- [Infographic: Can The Electricity Grid Be Carbon-Free By 2035?](https://americaspower.org/issue/infographic-can-the-electricity-grid-be-carbon-free-by-2035/)
- [Letter to the Organization of MISO States regarding the MISO Renewable Impacts Integration Assessment (RIIA)](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-the-organization-of-miso-states-regarding-the-miso-renewable-impacts-integration-assessment-riia/)
- [America’s Power’s Remarks to MISO Board on the Importance of Grid Resilience](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-powers-remarks-to-miso-board-on-the-importance-of-grid-resiliency/)
- [Quanta Summary of MISO Renewable Integration Impact Assessment Report (RIIA)](https://americaspower.org/issue/summary-of-miso-renewable-integration-impact-assessment-report-riia/)
- [Quanta Summary and Critique of MISO Renewable Integration Impact Assessment Report (RIIA)](https://americaspower.org/issue/quanta-summary-and-critique-of-miso-renewable-integration-impact-assessment-report-riia/)
- [America's Power Comments Regarding FERC's Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and Electric System Reliability Docket](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-comments-regarding-fercs-climate-change-extreme-weather-and-electric-system-reliability-docket/)
- [Comments on the Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Filed by Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company](https://americaspower.org/issue/comments-on-the-application-for-certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity-filed-by-appalachian-power-company-and-wheeling-power-company/)
- [Oral Statement on the Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Filed by Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company](https://americaspower.org/issue/oral-statement-on-the-application-for-certificate-of-public-convenience-and-necessity-filed-by-appalachian-power-company-and-wheeling-power-company/)
- [America's Power Letter to MISO Regarding Coal Retirements](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-letter-to-miso-regarding-coal-retirements/)
- [ScottMadden White Paper: Transmission in the United States: What Makes Developing Electric Transmission So Hard?](https://americaspower.org/issue/scottmadden-white-paper-transmission-in-the-united-states-what-makes-developing-electric-transmission-so-hard/)
- [America’s Power 2021 September Session Comments to the MISO Board](https://americaspower.org/issue/americas-power-2021-september-session-comments-to-the-miso-board/)
- [Letter to House Committee on Energy & Commerce Regarding Clean Electricity Performance Program (CEPP) Proposed in the Build Back Better Act](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-house-committee-on-energy-commerce-regarding-clean-electricity-performance-program-cepp-proposed-in-the-build-back-better-act/)
- [Letter to PJM Interconnection Leadership Regarding PJM's "Renewable Integration in PJM: Frameworks for Analysis December 15, 2021" White Paper](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-pjm-interconnection-leadership-regarding-pjms-renewable-integration-in-pjm-frameworks-for-analysis-december-15-2021-white-paper/)
- [Letter to Senate Banking Committee Leadership Regarding Ms. Sarah Bloom Raskin's Nomination for Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System](https://americaspower.org/issue/letter-to-senate-banking-committee-leadership-regarding-ms-sarah-bloom-raskins-nomination-for-vice-chair-for-supervision-of-the-board-of-governors-of-the-federal-reserve-system/)
- [Retirement of Coal-Fired Electric Generating Units](https://americaspower.org/issue/coal-unit-retirements/) - Announced coal unit retirements and conversions as of February 2017.

## Press Releases

- [America’s Power Welcomes Trump Administration’s Investment in Both Existing and New Coal Plants](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-welcomes-trump-administrations-investment-in-both-existing-and-new-coal-plants/) - Washington, D.C. – The Trump Administration today announced new grant funding of $700 million to support 13 existing coal plants via the Department of War under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act and the development of two new coal units under Department of Energy authorities. The grants, which are in support of the administration’s April 20
- [America’s Power Statement on Pennsylvania Action to Preserve Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-pennsylvania-action-to-preserve-keystone-and-conemaugh-generating-stations/) - Washington, D.C. – On Monday, Governor Shapiro’s Administration moved to finalize a consent decree allowing the coal-fired Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations to continue operating while completing environmental upgrades. In response, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement: “Pennsylvania’s decision to allow the Keystone and Conemaugh Generating Stations to continue operating
- [America’s Power Statement on DLA Energy Coal-Based Power Solicitation for U.S. Military Installations](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-dla-energy-coal-based-power-solicitation-for-u-s-military-installations/) - Washington, D.C. – The Defense Logistics Agency - Energy, within the U.S. Department of War, recently issued a solicitation for a nationwide, coal-based power purchase agreement to support U.S. military installations. In response, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “Ensuring reliable, fuel-secure electricity for U.S. military installations is fundamental to
- [America’s Power Statement on EPA Repeal of 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epa-repeal-of-2024-mercury-and-air-toxics-standards-rule/) - Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the repeal of the agency’s 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) rule. The 2024 rule modified an earlier 2012 rule. In response, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement:“Repealing the 2024 MATS rule is an important step toward maintaining
- [America’s Power Statement on EPA’s Decision to Repeal the Mobile Source Endangerment Finding](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epas-decision-to-repeal-the-mobile-source-endangerment-finding/) - Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it will repeal the agency’s Endangerment Finding, a 2009 declaration originally intended to address greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks that later became the justification for some of the agency’s most far reaching regulations for power plants. In response, America’s Power President
- [America’s Power Statement on New Department of War Purchasing Agreement with Coal Plants, President Trump’s Coal Award](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-new-department-of-war-purchasing-agreement-with-coal-plants-president-trumps-coal-award/) - Washington, D.C. – At a White House event today, President Trump announced a new initiative for the Department of War to purchase electricity from coal power plants. The President also received an award from the Washington Coal Club declaring him as the “Undisputed Champion of Coal.” In response to these announcements, America’s Power President and
- [America’s Power Statement on NERC 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-nerc-2025-long-term-reliability-assessment/) - Washington, D.C. – The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), which is responsible for monitoring the reliability of the electricity grid, issued its annual Long-Term Reliability Assessment today. The LTRA assesses the risk of electricity shortages across the United States. Michelle Bloodworth, president and CEO of America’s Power, released the following statement:“The new LTRA is
- [America’s Power Statement on the First Meeting of the Reestablished National Coal Council](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-first-meeting-of-the-reestablished-national-coal-council/) - Washington, D.C. – The National Coal Council, a group of private sector leaders and experts tasked with advising the Secretary of Energy on coal policy, held its initial meeting today after being reestablished by the Department of Energy last year. The Council was originally formed in 1984 but ceased operations in 2021 after its charter
- [America’s Power Statement on EPA Disapproval of Colorado Regional Haze Plan](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epa-disapproval-of-colorado-regional-haze-plan/) - Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that it disapproved Colorado’s regional haze plan. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement in response: “We are pleased that EPA has disapproved a harmful plan by Colorado to shut down several coal power plants that are needed to maintain the
- [America’s Power Statement on PJM Capacity Auction](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-pjm-capacity-auction/) - Washington, D.C. – PJM, the nation’s largest electricity grid operator, held its most recent capacity auction to ensure there are enough power plants and other resources available to satisfy the region’s electricity demand during mid-2027 through mid-2028. In response, America’s Power President & CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “This is the third year
- [America’s Power Statement on House Passage of the Reliable Power Act and the Power Plant Reliability Act](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-house-passage-of-the-reliable-power-act-and-the-power-plant-reliability-act/) - Washington, D.C. –This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3616, the Reliable Power Act and H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act. In response, America’s Power President & CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “We commend the U.S. House of Representatives for advancing legislation to help protect America’s electric reliability and give
- [America’s Power Releases New Videos Highlighting Coal’s Importance to AI and the Economy](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-releases-new-videos-highlighting-coals-importance-to-ai-and-the-economy/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power today released two new videos featuring state public utility commissioners discussing the critical role coal plays in ensuring affordable, reliable electricity and maintaining competitiveness in an AI-driven economy. “Over this past year, we have seen incredible progress by the Trump administration in rolling back regulatory overreach that was prematurely shuttering
- [New Study Underscores Coal’s Importance to Electric Affordability](https://americaspower.org/press_release/new-study-underscores-coals-importance-to-electric-affordability/) - Washington, D.C. – A new study by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) estimates the costs of replacing coal plants with renewable power sources. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “Americans are concerned about rising electricity prices, and this new study shows that keeping coal plants open, rather than retiring them, is a
- [America’s Power Statement on NERC 2025-2026 Winter Reliability Assessment](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-nerc-2025-2026-winter-reliability-assessment/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to the release of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2025-2026 Winter Reliability Assessment. “NERC’s winter reliability assessment found that parts of the United States could face elevated reliability risks this winter if extreme cold returns. “The report noted
- [America’s Power Statement on EPA’s Proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epas-proposed-waters-of-the-united-states-wotus-rule/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposal revising the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS): “America’s Power commends EPA Administrator Zeldin for proposing a new WOTUS rule that restores common sense and regulatory certainty under the Clean Water Act.
- [America’s Power Statement on New FERC Chairman](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-new-ferc-chairman/) - Washington, D.C. – Last Friday, Laura V. Swett was named by President Trump to be the new Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). America’s Power President & CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “America’s Power congratulates Ms. Swett on her new role as Chairman of FERC. FERC is playing an increasingly crucial role
- [America’s Power Commends Senate Resolution Recognizing National Coal Week](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-commends-senate-resolution-recognizing-national-coal-week/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power commends members of the U.S. Senate for introducing a resolution designating October 19- 25 as National Coal Week. The measure honors the men and women of America’s coal industry and recognizes the essential role of coal-based electricity in powering the nation’s economy, ensuring grid reliability, and strengthening U.S. national security.
- [America’s Power Statement on New FERC Commissioners](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-new-ferc-commissioners/) - Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Laura Swett and David LaCerte were confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as commissioners on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In response, America’s Power President & CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “America’s Power congratulates Ms. Swett and Mr. LaCerte on their Senate confirmation. FERC faces many
- [America's Power Statement on Coal Executive Orders](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-coal-executive-orders/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders that recognize the critical role of coal in the nation’s energy mix. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response: “America’s Power is grateful to President Trump for taking decisive steps that recognize the importance of a healthy electric grid and
- [America’s Power Statement on New Trump Administration Actions to Improve Electric Reliability, Preserve America’s Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-new-trump-administration-actions-to-improve-electric-reliability-preserve-americas-coal-fleet/) - Washington, D.C. – At an event today with the Department of Energy, the Department of Interior, and the Environmental Protection Agency, the Trump administration announced a number of new initiatives that will help improve the nation’s electric reliability and preserve America’s coal fleet. In response, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement:
- [America’s Power Statement on House Passage of the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-house-passage-of-the-national-coal-council-reestablishment-act/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3015, the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act. In response, America’s Power President & CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “We appreciate the U.S. House permanently reauthorizing the National Coal Council and ensuring that the Secretary of Energy can receive expert advice on coal
- [America’s Power Statement on David Rosner’s Appointment as Chairman of FERC](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-david-rosners-appointment-as-chairman-of-ferc/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald J. Trump appointed David Rosner to serve as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In response, America’s Power President & CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement:“Chairman Rosner is an experienced policymaker with the skills, knowledge, and open mindedness necessary to assure that FERC continues its work
- [America’s Power Statement on the Results of PJM Interconnection’s Capacity Auction](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-results-of-pjm-interconnections-capacity-auction/) - Washington, D.C. – The nation’s largest grid operator, PJM Interconnection, today announced the results of their auction to price generating capacity for the delivery year running from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. In response, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “Today, PJM released the results of its 2026/2027
- [New Research Finds Coal Plays Critical Role in Protecting Kentucky Electricity Consumers](https://americaspower.org/press_release/new-research-finds-coal-plays-critical-role-in-protecting-kentucky-electricity-consumers/) - A new white paper by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA), prepared on behalf of America’s Power and Dependable Power First Kentucky, underscores the important role that coal continues to play in keeping electricity prices stable and affordable in Kentucky. The report found that Kentucky's reliance on coal has helped maintain comparatively low electricity prices over the
- [America’s Power Commends Congress for Prioritizing Dependable Electricity](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-commends-congress-for-prioritizing-dependable-electricity/) - We applaud Congress for its leadership in supporting the future of American energy by including critical provisions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" that restrict future tax credits for wind and solar facilities. These subsidies were originally intended to help emerging technologies gain a foothold in the marketplace, but after decades in place, they now
- [America’s Power Statement on the One, Big, Beautiful Bill](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-one-big-beautiful-bill/) - We commend both the Senate and House for taking steps to restrict future tax credits for wind and solar facilities in the "One Big Beautiful Bill." These subsidies were established decades ago when it was argued that intermittent resources such as wind and solar power needed help to compete with other electricity resources, but for
- [America’s Power Statement on Department of Energy’s “Report on Evaluating U.S. Grid Reliability and Security”](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-department-of-energys-report-on-evaluating-u-s-grid-reliability-and-security/) - Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy yesterday released its “Report on Evaluating U.S. Grid Reliability and Security,” which concluded that blackouts in the U.S. could increase by 100 times in 2030 due to the shutdown of coal plants and other essential sources of dispatchable power. In response, America’s Power president and CEO Michelle
- [America’s Power Statement on the Reestablishment of the National Coal Council](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-reestablishment-of-the-national-coal-council/) - The U.S. Department of Energy moved to reestablish the National Coal Council, a committee of private sector leaders and experts tasked with providing advice to the Secretary of Energy on coal policy, technology and markets. Originally formed in 1984, the National Coal Council ceased operations in 2021 when its charter expired under the Biden administration.
- [America’s Power Statement on EPA’s Proposal to Repeal Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epas-proposal-to-repeal-carbon-rule/) - Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed today to repeal the agency’s Carbon Rule, also called the Clean Power Plan 2.0. In response, America’s Power president and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “America’s Power commends EPA for proposing to repeal the Carbon Rule. The repeal will make our nation’s electricity
- [America’s Power Statement on EPA’s Proposal to Repeal MATS Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epas-proposal-to-repeal-mats-rule/) - Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed today to repeal the agency’s 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule. The 2024 rule modified an earlier 2012 rule. In response, America’s Power president and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “America’s Power commends EPA for proposing to repeal the 2024 MATS rule.
- [America’s Power Statement on Louisiana Rolling Blackouts](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-louisiana-rolling-blackouts/) - Washington, D.C. – On Sunday, MISO implemented rolling blackouts in Louisiana which impacted approximately 100,000 customers over a four-hour period. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “Sunday’s electricity shortage in Louisiana demonstrates the vulnerability of our nation’s electricity supply and the urgent need to maintain, rather than retire, existing
- [America’s Power Statement on MISO Auction](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-miso-auction/) - Washington, D.C. – Following the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) release of the results of its 2025-2026 Planning Resource Auction and introduction of a new Reliability Based Demand Curve, America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “The sky high capacity prices in MISO’s recent auction prove that the 15-state grid
- [America’s Power Statement on Interior Department’s Emergency Permitting Procedures](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-interior-departments-emergency-permitting-procedures/) - Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Interior today announced the implementation of emergency permitting procedures to help accelerate the development of domestic energy resources, including coal. In response, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement: “Today’s announcement is another critical and important step toward addressing our national energy emergency and
- [America’s Power Statement on EPA Review of Endangerment Finding](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epa-review-of-endangerment-finding/) - Washington, D.C. – In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that it will reconsider the Endangerment Finding, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth today issued the following statement:“EPA’s Endangerment Finding is the basis for regulations that have a negative impact on many sectors of the U.S. economy and increase prices Americans pay
- [America’s Power Statement on EPA’s Regulatory Reforms](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epas-regulatory-reforms/) - Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it will reconsider a number of Biden-era regulations. In response, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth released the following statement:“Electricity consumers – homes, businesses, factories, and data centers – should be grateful for Administrator Zeldin’s leadership in reconsidering regulations that are forcing
- [New Report Finds Coal Played Essential Role in Meeting Power Demand During Polar Vortex](https://americaspower.org/press_release/new-report-finds-coal-played-essential-role-in-meeting-power-demand-during-polar-vortex/) - Washington, D.C. – Analysis by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA) found that coal played a critical role in ensuring that electricity demand could be met during the January 2025 Polar Vortex. The analysis showed that dispatchable electricity resources (coal, natural gas, nuclear, and oil) generated 85% of the electricity needed across six of the most heavily
- [America’s Power Statement on MISO 2024 Regional Resource Assessment](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-miso-2024-regional-resource-assessment/) - Washington, D.C. – The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), one of the nation’s largest electric grid operators, is tasked with overseeing the reliability of its 15-state electricity grid. Earlier this week, MISO released its 2024 Regional Resource Assessment (RRA). The RRA projects how the mix of electric generating resources in the MISO region will need
- [America’s Power Congratulates Secretaries Wright and Burgum and Administrator Zeldin on their Appointments](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-congratulates-secretaries-wright-and-burgum-and-administrator-zeldin-on-their-appointments/) - Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy. His confirmation follows that of Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior and Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator. Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO of America’s Power, issued the following statement in response: “America’s Power congratulates Secretary Wright on his confirmation. His
- [America’s Power Congratulates FERC Chairman Mark Christie on his Appointment](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-congratulates-ferc-chairman-mark-christie-on-his-appointment/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald J. Trump appointed Mark Christie as chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response:“During his four-year tenure as Commissioner, Mark Christie consistently championed policies to ensure affordable and dependable electricity for all Americans, including the preservation of
- [America’s Power Congratulates and Thanks President Donald J. Trump](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-congratulates-and-thanks-president-donald-j-trump/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth today issued the following statement in response:“First, we congratulate President Donald J. Trump for being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Second, we thank President Trump
- [America’s Power Responds to President Biden’s AI Infrastructure Executive Order](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-responds-to-president-bidens-ai-infrastructure-executive-order/) - Washington, D.C. – In response to President Biden’s Executive Order to advance American artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth today issued the following statement: “This eleventh-hour Executive Order is, at best, a drop in the bucket compared to the enormous demands for electricity caused by artificial intelligence (AI). There are simpler,
- [America’s Power Statement on NERC 2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-nerc-2024-long-term-reliability-assessment/) - Today, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its “2024 Long-Term Reliability Assessment” examining potential risks to the reliability of the electric grid over the next ten years. NERC’s forecast found that roughly half of the country is at risk of electricity supply shortfalls. In response, America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President
- [OPINION: A costly lesson in supply and demand: How to address PJM’s capacity shortages](https://americaspower.org/press_release/opinion-a-costly-lesson-in-supply-and-demand-how-to-address-pjms-capacity-shortages/) - As published in Utility Dive on December 3, 2024 Death, taxes and complaints about ISO/RTO markets are three of the most certain things in life. The Nov. 13 opinion piece in Utility Dive, “PJM sees ‘easy button’ to meet power needs, but Appalachians see higher bills and more pollution,” includes a number of complaints about PJM’s
- [New White Paper Finds Coal Plays Critical Role in Helping  West Virginia Ratepayers](https://americaspower.org/press_release/new-white-paper-finds-coal-plays-critical-role-in-helping-west-virginia-ratepayers/) - Washington, D.C. – A new white paper by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA), prepared on behalf of America’s Power, underscores the important role that coal continues to play in keeping electricity prices stable and affordable in West Virginia. The report found that West Virginia’s reliance on coal-based electricity has helped keep prices steady for the past
- [America’s Power Statement on the Supreme Court Declining to Stay the EPA’s Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-supreme-court-declining-to-stay-the-epas-carbon-rule/) - Washington, D.C. – In response to the Supreme Court declining to stay the EPA’s Carbon Rule while the case is being heard by the D.C. Court of Appeals, America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth today issued the following statement:“While we are disappointed that the Supreme Court declined to stay the EPA’s Carbon Rule, we
- [New Video Series Features State Utility Commissioners Emphasizing the Importance of Coal Power Plants](https://americaspower.org/press_release/new-video-series-features-state-utility-commissioners-emphasizing-the-importance-of-coal-power-plants/) - Today, America’s Power launched a new video series featuring state public utility commissioners who speak about the role that coal power plants play in ensuring reliable and affordable electricity. The video also spotlights EPA regulations that are designed to force the premature retirement of the nation’s fleet of coal power plants. The first video, titled
- [America’s Power Lauds House Committee for Voting to Overturn EPA’s Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-lauds-house-committee-for-voting-to-overturn-epas-carbon-rule/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee approved a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that would block EPA’s Carbon Rule: “We commend the Energy and Commerce Committee for passing legislation to protect ratepayers’ access to reliable
- [America’s Power Statement on NARUC Executive Director-Elect Tony Clark](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-naruc-executive-director-elect-tony-clark/) - Today, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) selected Tony Clark as the group’s next Executive Director. America’s Power released the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO, in response: America’s Power congratulates Tony Clark on being selected as NARUC’s next Executive Director. Mr. Clark’s deep policy expertise and decades of experience, as
- [America’s Power Statement on State Motions to Stay EPA’s Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-state-motions-to-stay-epas-carbon-rule/) - Today, 27 states (blue in the map below) filed motions with the U.S. Supreme Court to stay EPA’s carbon rule that was finalized in early May. In response to the state filings, America’s Power released the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: We commend these states for asking the U.S. Supreme Court to
- [America’s Power Statement on Supreme Court Stay of EPA Ozone Transport Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/statement-stay-gnr/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency stay on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Ozone Transport Rule (also known as the Good Neighbor Rule): “We are pleased that the Court recognized the immediate and irreparable harm this rule would do to
- [America’s Power Thanks Senator Capito, Congressman Balderson for Introduction of Bill to Overturn EPA’s Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/cra-resolution/) - For Immediate Release June 13, 2024 Contact: Michelle Bloodworth press@americaspower.org Washington, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) have introduced a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that would block the EPA’s 1,020-page Carbon Rule issued in April. In response to the resolution’s introduction, America’s Power President and CEO
- [America’s Power Files Motion to Stop Implementation of EPA’s Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/stay-motion-carbon-rule/) - For Immediate Release May 24, 2024 Contact: Michelle Bloodworth press@americaspower.org America’s Power today filed a motion asking the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to stop implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new Carbon Rule until legal challenges to the rule have been resolved by the courts. This stay motion
- [Grid Operators Raise Fears EPA Carbon Rule Could Hurt Grid Reliability](https://americaspower.org/press_release/spp-carbon-rule/) - For Immediate Release May 21, 2024 Contact: Michelle Bloodworth press@americaspower.org Washington, D.C. – Grid operators are expressing new concerns about the impact EPA’s Carbon Rule will have on electric reliability. Southwest Power Pool (SPP), a regional transmission organization spanning the central and western United States, is the latest grid operator to issue a statement raising
- [America’s Power on NERC 2024 Summer Reliability Assessment](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-nerc-summer-assessment/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to the release of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2024 Summer Reliability Assessment. “NERC’s latest reliability assessment shows that our electricity grid is becoming increasingly reliant on weather-dependent sources of electricity, leaving one-third of the country at
- [America’s Power Statement on States’ Legal Challenge to EPA’s New Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-legal-challenge-epa/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, 27 states challenged EPA’s Carbon Rule in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (dark blue in the map below). In response, America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “Having such a large number of states challenge EPA’s Clean Power Plan
- [America’s Power Statement on EPA Rules Announcement](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epa-rules-announcement/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) simultaneously issued an unprecedented number of new rules to regulate carbon and other emissions as well as water discharges from coal-fired power plants. In response, America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President, and CEO: EPA’s new Clean Power Plan 2.0, one of the
- [America’s Power Commends Kentucky Legislation](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-kentucky-sb349/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, the Kentucky General Assembly passed Senate Bill 349 that establishes a new commission of experts and stakeholders that will help to shape Kentucky’s energy future. The members of the new 18-member commission are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the
- [Electric Grid Operator Issues Stark Warning](https://americaspower.org/press_release/miso-reliability-warning/) - The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) released “MISO’s Response to the Reliability Imperative,” which is updated on a periodic basis to reflect changing conditions in the 15-state MISO region that extends through the middle of the U.S. MISO controls the electric generation and transmission assets within its region and serves 45 million people. “We commend
- [Results of Study Show Reliability Problems for Nation’s Largest Electric Grid Operator](https://americaspower.org/press_release/reliability-problems-for-pjm/) - Washington, D.C. – A new study by Quanta Technology, “Ensuring Reliability: A Case Study of the PJM Power Grid,” analyzes the reliability of the PJM electric grid. PJM coordinates the flow of electricity across all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. The study shows that, unless steps are taken immediately, PJM
- [America’s Power Submits Comments on EPA’s Carbon Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-submits-comments-on-epas-carbon-rule/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, America’s Power submitted comments on EPA’s Supplemental Proposal requesting public comments on the reliability impacts of the Carbon Rule the agency proposed in May. The Carbon Rule requires the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired and gas-fired power plants. Many refer to the Carbon Rule as Clean Power Plan 2.0.
- [ America’s Power Statement on the Risk of Electricity Shortages](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-risk-of-electricity-shortages/) - Washington, D.C. – The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its “Long-Term Reliability Assessment,” which discusses risks facing the nation’s electricity supply. The assessment looks at the electricity supply over the next 10 years. America’s Power issued the following statement from Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO. “We commend NERC for its work to maintain a reliable
- [ America’s Power Statement on Kentucky Public Service Commission's Decision to Approve the Closure of Coal Power Plants](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-kentucky-public-service-commissions-decision-to-approve-the-closure-of-coal-power-plants/) - Washington, D.C. – The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a decision regarding the retirement of power plants in the Commonwealth. Among other things, the commission conditionally approved the closure of two coal units, Mill Creek 1 and 2. America’s Power issued the following statement by President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth on the PSC
- [America’s Power Statement on House Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee Hearing “Powering America’s Economy, Security, and Our Way of Life: Examining the State of Grid Reliability"](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-house-energy-climate-and-grid-security-subcommittee-hearing-powering-americas-economy-security-and-our-way-of-life-examining-the-state-of-gri/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power issued the following statement by President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth regarding today’s hearing to examine the state of the U.S. electricity system: “We agree with subcommittee Chairman Duncan that the nation is facing an ‘electric reliability crisis.’ Today’s hearing provided more warnings that regions of the country are facing serious
- [America’s Power Statement on House Appropriations Bill](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-house-appropriations-bill/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to the vote of the House Appropriations Committee to withhold funds for EPA to continue developing the Clean Power Plan 2.0 regulation that targets coal- and gas-fired power plants: “We applaud today’s vote by the House Appropriations Committee to prevent
- [America’s Power Statement on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resource Hearing on the Reliability and Resiliency of Electric Service in the United](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-senate-committee-on-energy-and-natural-resource-hearing-onamericas-power-statement-the-reliability-and-resiliency-of-electric-service-in-the-united/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to today’s Senate hearing on grid reliability and resiliency: “We commend the Senate Energy Committee for holding today’s hearing on grid reliability and resiliency. Consumers should be relieved that electric grid reliability is finally receiving the attention it deserves,
- [America’s Power Statement on the House Environment Subcommittee Hearing on “Clean Power Plan 2.0: EPA’s Latest Attack On America’s Electric Reliability”   ](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-house-environment-subcommittee-hearing-on-clean-power-plan-2-0-epas-latest-attack-on-americas-electric-reliability/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement regarding today’s House subcommittee hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0. The proposal imposes new carbon regulations on coal- and gas-fired power plants which provide 60% of the nation’s electricity: “For the second time in less than
- [America's Power Statement on NERC 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-nerc-2023-summer-reliability-assessment/) - For Immediate Release May 17, 2023 Contact: Michelle Bloodworth MBloodworth@AmericasPower.org Washington, D.C. - America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to the release of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment: "The 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment makes clear that electric grid reliability is increasingly
- [America's Power Statement on EPA’s Proposed Rule to Limit Carbon Emissions from Power Plants](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epas-proposed-rule-to-limit-carbon-emissions-from-power-plants/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new rule to limit carbon emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. In response, America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “Coal power plants are one of our most dependable and affordable sources of electricity. Unfortunately, EPA’s proposed carbon
- [America's Power Statement on EPA's Ozone Transport Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-epas-ozone-transport-rule/) - For Immediate Release March 15, 2023 Contact: Michelle Bloodworth press@AmericasPower.org Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Ozone Transport Rule (also known as the Good Neighbor Rule): “We are reviewing the final Ozone Transport Rule to determine whether EPA has addressed the
- [PJM Paper Adds to Reliability Warnings](https://americaspower.org/press_release/pjm-paper-adds-to-reliability-warnings/) - For Immediate Release March 13, 2023 Contact: Michelle Bloodworth press@americaspower.org Washington, D.C. – In a recent letter to PJM Interconnection, America’s Power explained that near-term coal plant retirements could be three times greater than PJM anticipates in its recent white paper, thereby increasing the risk of electricity shortages. The PJM paper examines the disconnect between
- [New Report Finds Coal Essential to Grid Reliability and Resilience During Winter Storm Elliott](https://americaspower.org/press_release/new-report-finds-coal-essential-to-grid-reliability-and-resilience-during-winter-storm-elliott/) - For Immediate Release February 23, 2023 Contact: press@americaspower.org Washington, D.C. – A new report, “Operation of the U.S. Power Generation Fleet During Winter Storm Elliott,” analyzes the performance of traditional power sources and renewable energy during the December 2022 storm that brought record-setting low temperatures and high electricity demand to most of the country.
- [America's Power Represented at the United States Energy Association's 19th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-represented-at-the-united-states-energy-associations-19th-annual-state-of-the-energy-industry-forum/) - The following is an excerpt from America’s Power President and CEO, Michelle Bloodworth’s speech at the United States Energy Association’s 19th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum. The full remarks are available below. “There are at least two things I hope you will take away from my remarks today. First, our nation needs a
- [Power Magazine: Are We Headed for a Reliability Train Wreck?](https://americaspower.org/press_release/power-magazine-are-we-headed-for-a-reliability-train-wreck/) - The following opinion piece from America’s Power appeared in Power Magazine: So far, utilities have announced plans to retire some 93,000 MW (nameplate) of coal—almost half the existing coal fleet—by the end of this decade. Coal retirements combined with increasing penetration of wind and solar power are the major cause for concern about generating capacity
- [America’s Power Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. EPA](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-u-s-supreme-court-decision-in-west-virginia-v-epa/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants under the Clean Air Act:
- [America's Power Statement on the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's (NERC) 2022-2023 Winter Reliability Assessment](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-north-american-electric-reliability-corporations-nerc-2022-2023-winter-reliability-assessment/) - For Immediate Release November 17, 2022 Washington, D.C. – America’s Power president and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to the release of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2022 – 2023 Winter Reliability Assessment: “Today, NERC issued a warning about the risk of power outages this winter in certain parts
- [America’s Power Statement on the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's 2022 Long-Term Reliability Assessment](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-north-american-electric-reliability-corporations-2022-long-term-reliability-assessment/) - For Immediate Release December 15, 2022 Washington, D.C. – America’s Power president and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to the release of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s 2022 Long-Term Reliability Assessment: “We commend the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) for issuing its annual Long-Term Reliability Assessment today. Like NERC’s
- [America’s Power Congratulates FERC Acting Chair Willie Phillips](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-congratulates-ferc-acting-chair-willie-phillips/) - For Immediate Release January 3, 2023 Contact: Michelle Bloodworth MBloodworth@AmericasPower.org Washington, D.C. – America’s Power president and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement following the appointment of Willie Phillips as acting chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: “We congratulate Commissioner Phillips on his appointment as acting chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
- [President Biden is Off the Mark](https://americaspower.org/press_release/president-biden-is-off-the-mark/) - For Immediate Release November 5, 2022 America’s Power president and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s call to shut down coal power plants at a campaign event on Friday, November 4, 2022: “President Biden gave a speech yesterday in which he advocated for replacing coal power plants with
- [America’s Power Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022/) - August 2, 2022 For Immediate ReleaseAugust 2, 2022 Washington, D.C. – America’s Power President and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: “We and others have become increasingly concerned about the threat to electric reliability caused by the premature shutdown of coal plants. That is why we are extremely
- [America’s Power Statement on PJM Interconnection Capacity Auction Results](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-pjm-interconnection-capacity-auction-results/) - For Immediate ReleaseJune 22, 2022Contact: Michelle BloodworthMBloodworth@AmericasPower.org America’s Power Statement on PJM Interconnection Capacity Auction Results Washington, D.C. – America’s Power president and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement in response to PJM Interconnection’s Annual Capacity Auction results for the 2023/2024 delivery year: “Unfortunately, yesterday’s PJM capacity auction is likely to result in more coal retirements.
- [America’s Power Supports EPA’s NSR Efforts](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-supports-epas-nsr-efforts/) - Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal to reform the New Source Review (NSR) program. Without changes, the NSR program will be a barrier to improving the efficiency of the nation’s coal fleet. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We are pleased that EPA
- [America’s Power Defends ACE Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-defends-ace-rule/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, America’s Power filed a Motion to Intervene in the litigation challenging the EPA’s Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “The ACE rule follows the plain language of
- [America’s Power Supports EPA’s Proposed CCR and ELG Regulations](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-supports-epas-proposed-ccr-and-elg-regulations/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed regulations to the coal combustion residuals rule (CCR) and effluent limitation guidelines (ELG) rule. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “The 2015 CCR and ELG rules, as well as court decisions, could have had many adverse
- [FERC Ruling: A Step in the Right Direction](https://americaspower.org/press_release/ferc-ruling-a-step-in-the-right-direction/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, FERC directed PJM to expand the Minimum Offer Price Rule to address unfair state subsidies for certain electric generating resources in its 13-state footprint. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “America’s Power supports a level playing field for all electricity resources. For that reason, we
- [America’s Power Urges MISO’s Board of Directors to Approve New Affiliate Sector](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-urges-misos-board-of-directors-to-approve-new-affiliate-sector/) - Washington, DC – Today, MISO’s Advisory Committee voted in favor of a proposal to create a new “Affiliate” sector, which would provide the organization with unique market perspectives regarding reliability, cost allocation, resource availability, and long-term planning. Two-thirds of the nation’s coal fleet resides in ISO/RTO markets, and MISO holds the largest coal fleet with
- [America’s Power Applauds Confirmation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-applauds-confirmation-of-federal-energy-regulatory-commissioner/) - Washington — Earlier today, the United States Senate confirmed James Danly to join the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We congratulate James Danly on his confirmation to serve as the newest FERC Commissioner,” said Bloodworth. “We expect that Commissioner Danly will work with his
- [America’s Power Commends MISO For  Recognizing Importance of the Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-commends-miso-for-recognizing-importance-of-the-coal-fleet/) - Washington, DC – Today, the Board of Directors of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) approved the creation of a new “affiliate sector” that will provide MISO with input from the perspective of coal-fired electricity, one of the MISO region’s most important sources of electricity. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President
- [Department of Homeland Security Designates Coal as ”Essential Critical Infrastructure”](https://americaspower.org/press_release/department-of-homeland-security-designates-coal-as-essential-critical-infrastructure/) - Washington, D.C. – Today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released updated guidance on essential critical infrastructure that should remain operational during the COVID-19 crisis. This expanded DHS guidance highlights the coal supply chain as having a “special responsibility” to maintain operations during the pandemic because it is “critical to ensuring the reliability of
- [NERC Encouraged To Examine Impact of Increased Coal Retirements on Grid Reliability](https://americaspower.org/press_release/nerc-encouraged-to-examine-impact-of-increased-coal-retirements-on-grid-reliability/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, America’s Power, along with the National Mining Association and the Lignite Energy Council, sent a letter to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to encourage NERC to update its 2018 report (called a “Special Reliability Assessment”) on the impact of accelerated coal and nuclear retirements on the reliability of the
- [MISO Role for Coal Approved by FERC](https://americaspower.org/press_release/miso-role-for-coal-approved-by-ferc/) - Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a proposal from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) to add a new affiliate sector to its Advisory Committee that will provide formal representation for the coal sector, thus enabling coal interests to provide their perspective on important policy issues as part of MISO’s
- [U.S. Energy Department Declares Electricity Emergency for California](https://americaspower.org/press_release/u-s-energy-department-declares-electricity-emergency-for-california/) - Washington, D.C. – Because of electricity shortages in California, the Secretary of Energy issued an emergency declaration today under the authority of the Federal Power Act. The emergency declaration is based on electricity shortages that began in August. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, president and CEO: "The Department of Energy has
- [America’s Power Congratulates New Commissioners](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-congratulates-new-commissioners/) - Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the United States Senate confirmed two new Commissioners, Mark Christie and Allison Clements, to serve on the five-member Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We congratulate Mark Christie and Allison Clements on their confirmation to fill the two remaining vacancies
- [NERC Long-Term Reliability Assessment Underscores the Importance of Examining Impact of Increased Coal Retirements on Grid Reliability](https://americaspower.org/press_release/nerc-long-term-reliability-assessment-underscores-the-importance-of-examining-impact-of-increased-coal-retirements-on-grid-reliability/) - Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) released its “2020 Long-Term Reliability Assessment” examining the issues, trends and potential risks that could impact the reliability of the electric grid over the next decade. NERC, as the entity responsible for assuring the reliability of the North American electricity grid, examined the impact
- [America’s Power Statement on FERC Vote to Close Resilience Docket](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-ferc-vote-to-close-resilience-docket/) - Washington, D.C. — Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted to close the grid resilience docket first opened in January of 2018. In response to the decision, America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We are disappointed that FERC voted, ironically, to shut down its three-year-old grid resilience docket
- [America’s Power Statement on President Biden’s Climate Pledge to Reduce Carbon Emissions 50-52 Percent Economy-Wide by 2030](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-president-bidens-climate-pledge-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-50-52-percent-economy-wide-by-2030/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, the White House formally announced a new economy-wide target for the United States to seek to reduce carbon emissions by 50-52 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “Earth Day was founded the same year the modern Clean Air Act
- [America’s Power Statement on FERC’s Approval to Allow Coal-Supply Chain Vote Within MISO’s Advisory Committee](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-fercs-approval-to-allow-coal-supply-chain-vote-within-misos-advisory-committee/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a proposal from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) to give voting rights to the recently created Affiliate Sector within MISO’s Advisory Committee. By providing a vote to the Affiliate Sector, currently made up by entities representing coal producers, electricity generators, railroads, barge operators and
- [America’s Power Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments in West Virginia v. EPA](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-the-u-s-supreme-court-oral-arguments-in-west-virginia-v-epa/) - Washington, D.C. – Following today’s oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case, West Virginia v. EPA, America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “Regulations to control carbon dioxide emissions from coal-fired power plants should not be disruptive and should follow the plain language of the Clean Air
- [America’s Power Statement on Homer City Generating Station Continuing Energy Operations](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-homer-city-generating-station-continuing-energy-operations/) - Washington, D.C. – Following Homer City Generating Station’s announcement that it intends to continue its coal operations while exploring additional redevelopment projects to provide ongoing benefits to its local communities, America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “For more than 50 years Homer City and coal have provided safe, reliable,
- [America’s Power Statement on MISO Electric Capacity Shortfalls](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-miso-electric-capacity-shortfalls/) - Washington, D.C. – Following the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) release of the results of its 2022-2023 annual Planning Resource Auction (PRA) indicating electric capacity shortfalls in both the north and central regions of MISO, America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “MISO’s recent capacity auction shows that it
- [America’s Power Statement on  Pennsylvania Participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-statement-on-pennsylvania-participating-in-the-regional-greenhouse-gas-initiative/) - Washington, D.C. – America’s Power president and CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement regarding Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a mandatory cap-and-trade program to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the electric power sector in Pennsylvania and 11 other states: “It is unfortunate that Pennsylvania is joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas
- [America’s Power Applauds Final ACE Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-applauds-final-ace-rule/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. This rule replaces the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan, which was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We applaud EPA for finalizing the ACE rule. The
- [New Study Finds Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants Are Less Costly Than New Electricity Sources](https://americaspower.org/press_release/new-study-finds-existing-coal-fired-power-plants-are-less-costly-than-new-electricity-sources/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, America’s Power, in conjunction with the Institute for Energy Research (IER) released a study that analyzes and compares the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for new and existing sources of electricity. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) includes all of the costs (variable and fixed operating and maintenance expenses, capital investments
- [America’s Power Writes Indiana About Coal Retirements](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-urges-indiana-to-value-the-coal-fleet/) - Washington, D.C. – In response to a number of Indiana utilities announcing plans to retire coal-fired power plants, America’s Power sent a letter to Governor Eric Holcomb highlighting the importance of the coal fleet. Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO of America’s Power, stated, “The nation’s coal fleet is essential to maintaining a reliable and resilient
- [Jeff Bloczynski Returns to America’s Power Policy Team](https://americaspower.org/press_release/jeff-bloczynski-returns-to-americas-power-policy-team/) - Washington — Today, America’s Power (ACCCE) announced that Jeff Bloczynski will serve as the trade organization’s new Vice President of Research and Analysis to help develop policy positions and advocacy strategies. Jeff Bloczynski, is the founder and Managing Director of Mosaic Economic Consulting, a firm that provides services to the energy, commodity, and financial industries.
- [New White Paper from America’s Power Highlights Continued Importance of the Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/press_release/new-white-paper-from-americas-power-highlights-continued-importance-of-the-coal-fleet/) - Washington — Today, America’s Power released its latest white paper, “The Value of Coal and the Nation’s Coal Fleet.” The white paper highlights the important role the nation’s coal fleet plays in six key areas of the electric grid: helping to assure the grid is both reliable and resilient; providing fuel security; serving as an
- [America’s Power Applauds Senate Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as EPA Administrator](https://americaspower.org/press_release/americas-power-applauds-senate-confirmation-of-andrew-wheeler-as-epa-administrator/) - Washington — Today, the United States Senate confirmed Andrew Wheeler's nomination to serve as EPA Administrator. America’s Power (ACCCE) issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We applaud the U.S. Senate’s swift action to confirm Andrew Wheeler as EPA’s formal Administrator. During his time as Acting Administrator, Andrew Wheeler has been seen as a thoughtful
- [ACCCE Applauds Committee Vote in Favor of Andrew Wheeler as EPA Administrator](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-applauds-committee-vote-in-favor-of-andrew-wheeler-as-epa-administrator/) - Washington — Today, the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works voted in favor of Andrew Wheeler's nomination to serve as EPA Administrator. America’s Power (ACCCE) issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We are pleased that Andrew Wheeler's nomination to serve as EPA Administrator has moved one step closer
- [ACCCE Shares NERC’s Concerns for Reliability if Retirements Accelerate](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-shares-nercs-concerns-for-reliability-if-retirements-accelerate/) - Washington, DC — Yesterday, NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) released a Special Reliability Assessment to evaluate the risks to the reliability and resilience of the electricity grid from the significant loss of fuel-secure baseload generation. While NERC’s review is not a forecast of expected future conditions, it does represent a credible stress-test of the
- [ACCCE Supports EPA’s New Source Performance Standards Proposal](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-supports-epas-new-source-performance-standards-proposal/) - Washington, DC – Today, America’s Power (ACCCE) spoke in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed revisions to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for carbon dioxide emissions from new coal-fired power plants. “Since the U.S will continue to rely on coal, it makes sense to invest in new high efficiency, low emissions coal-fired
- [ACCCE Supports Step Toward the New Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-supports-step-toward-the-new-coal-fleet/) - Washington – Today, Senator Todd Young of Indiana announced S. 3653, the Reinvigorating American Energy Infrastructure Act, that would make available federal loan guarantees for high efficiency, low emissions (HELE) coal plants. Two types of advanced coal units would be eligible for loan guarantees under the bill. One is units larger than 300 megawatts (MW); the
- [ACCCE Response to PJM Fuel Security Study](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-response-to-pjm-fuel-security-study/) - Washington — Earlier today, PJM Interconnection as part of its Resilience Initiative released a report to examine one critical element of grid resilience – fuel security. The findings underscore the importance of fuel security. America’s Power (ACCCE) issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “So far, some 40% of the nation’s fleet
- [ACCCE Supports Nomination to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-supports-nomination-to-the-federal-energy-regulatory-commission/) - Washington — Earlier today, the White House announced their intention to nominate Bernard L. McNamee to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). America’s Power (ACCCE) issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We are pleased to support the nomination of Bernard McNamee to fill the vacancy at FERC and are hopeful that
- [ACCCE Supports Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule ](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-supports-proposed-affordable-clean-energy-rule/) - Chicago, IL — Today, America’s Power (ACCCE) spoke in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule at an agency hearing in Chicago. America’s Power issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We are pleased to support EPA’s proposed Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, which will replace
- [ACCCE Commends EPA for Proposed Replacement Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-commends-epa-for-proposed-replacement-rule/) - Washington, D.C. — Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to replace the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP). America’s Power (ACCCE) issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO: “We are pleased that EPA has proposed a rule to replace the Clean Power Plan, especially one that allows the
- [ACCCE Applauds EPA on Coal Combustion Residuals Rule Deadline Extension](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-applauds-epa-on-coal-combustion-residuals-rule-deadline-extension/) - Washington, D.C.— Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended deadlines in its Coal Combustion Residuals rule. America’s Power (ACCCE) issued the following statement by Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO. “We are pleased that EPA has made much-needed changes that will allow for the flexible implementation of the CCR rule, while ensuring the protection of the
- [ACCCE Names Michelle Bloodworth as New President and CEO](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-names-michelle-bloodworth-as-new-president-and-ceo/) - Washington, D.C.— The Board of Directors of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) named Michelle Bloodworth as the organization’s new President and CEO. ACCCE issued the following statement from Gary Smith, President & CEO of PowerSouth Energy Cooperative and Chairman of the Board of Directors for ACCCE. “We are very pleased that Michelle
- [President Trump Announces Steps to Protect Power Grid and National Security](https://americaspower.org/press_release/president-trump-announces-steps-to-protect-power-grid-and-national-security/) - Washington, D.C.— Today, President Trump directed Energy Secretary Rick Perry to take immediate steps to stop the closure of more coal-fueled power plants. In response, ACCCE issued the following statement from Paul Bailey, President and CEO. “We are pleased the Administration is taking steps that will help ensure that our nation’s electricity grid is resilient
- [ACCCE Calls on FERC to Value Fuel Security](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-calls-on-ferc-to-value-fuel-security/) - Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, ACCCE filed comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the resilience of the bulk power system that serves wholesale electricity markets in the U.S. The ACCCE comments include a study by Quanta Technology that uses the 13-state PJM region to illustrate the risks that premature coal retirements and lack of
- [PJM Releases Fuel Security Initiative](https://americaspower.org/press_release/pjm-releases-fuel-security-initiative/) - Washington, D.C.— Today, PJM Interconnection released its initiative on fuel security. ACCCE issued the following statement by Paul Bailey, President and CEO. “We commend PJM, the largest grid operator in the U.S., for recognizing the importance of fuel security because it is the foundation for a reliable and resilient electricity grid. We are also encouraged
- [ACCCE Supports “The Energy Reliability Act of 2018”](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-supports-the-energy-reliability-act-of-2018/) - Washington, D.C.— ACCCE announced its support today for Senator Joe Manchin’s “Energy Reliability Act of 2018” which would establish a five-year tax credit to offset a portion of the operations and maintenance expenses incurred by coal-fueled power plants. Senator Manchin’s bill is similar to bills introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon and Senator Shelley Moore Capito.
- [ACCCE Supports Senate Introduction of the “Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act”](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-supports-senate-introduction-of-the-electricity-reliability-and-fuel-security-act/) - Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced the “Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act,” which would provide a five-year tax credit to cover a small portion of operations and maintenance expenses for existing coal-fueled power plants. The bill is the Senate companion to H.R. 5270, introduced by Representative Larry Bucshon (R-IN). ACCCE
- [ACCCE Supports “Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act”](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-supports-electricity-reliability-and-fuel-security-act/) - Washington, D.C.— Today, Representative Larry Bucshon (R-IN) introduced the Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act to provide a temporary tax credit for coal-fired power plants. ACCCE issued the following statement by Paul Bailey, President and CEO. “We support the Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act because the continued retirement of coal-fired power plants across the
- [EPA Proposes Sensible Changes to CCR Rule](https://americaspower.org/press_release/epa-proposes-sensible-changes-ccr-rule/) - Washington, D.C.—Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to make certain changes to its Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rule that was adopted by the agency in 2015. These changes are necessary to implement the WIIN Act passed by Congress in late 2016. ACCCE issued the following statement by Paul Bailey, President and CEO. "The changes
- [FERC Calls on Grid Operators to Review Resilience of Bulk Power System](https://americaspower.org/press_release/ferc-calls-grid-operators-review-resilience-bulk-power-system/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released its decision on Energy Secretary Perry’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. FERC terminated the rulemaking process and initiated a new docket, calling on the nation’s grid operators to submit comments containing additional review of the resilience of the bulk power system. ACCCE issued the
- [ACCCE Welcomes Repeal of the Clean Power Plan](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-welcomes-repeal-clean-power-plan/) - Washington, D.C. – Today, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is expected to sign a proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan. ACCCE commends EPA for taking this action and issued the following statement by Paul Bailey, President and CEO. “The Clean Power Plan is the poster child for bad regulation. It is illegal, expensive, and ineffective,
- [DOE Urges FERC to Take Action on Threats to Resilience of Electric Grid](https://americaspower.org/press_release/doe-urges-ferc-take-action-threats-resilience-electric-grid/) - Washington, D.C.— Energy Secretary Rick Perry sent a letter today to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) calling on the Commission to adopt electricity market reforms to prevent the premature retirement of baseload power plants. The letter also includes a proposed rule. ACCCE issued the following statement by Paul Bailey, President and CEO. "We commend
- [New Report Explains Importance of Nation’s Coal Fleet](https://americaspower.org/press_release/new-report-explains-importance-nations-coal-fleet/) - Washington, D.C.— A report by PA Consulting Group ― “The Contribution of the Coal Fleet to America’s Electricity Grid” ― explains the important role the coal fleet plays in supporting the nation’s electricity grid. ACCCE issued the following statement upon the release of the study. “This new report shows the coal fleet is essential to
- [Coal Fleet is Essential to a Healthy Electricity Grid](https://americaspower.org/press_release/coal-fleet-essential-healthy-electricity-grid/) - Washington, D.C.— The U.S. Department of Energy released its electric grid reliability study late today. The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) issued the following statement in response, which can be attributed to the President and CEO of ACCCE, Paul Bailey. “A reliable and resilient electricity grid is essential for public safety and health,
- [ACCCE Supports President Trump for Action on Paris Climate Treaty](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-commends-president-trump-action-paris-climate-treaty/) - WASHINGTON— The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) supports President Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement. “We support President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement. The previous administration volunteered to meet one of the most stringent goals of any country in the world, while many other countries do far less to
- [ACCCE Praises Nominations to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-praises-nominations-federal-energy-regulatory-commission/) - WASHINGTON— Earlier this week, the White House announced two nominations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Neil Chatterjee and Rob Powelson. The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) praised the decision to nominate these candidates. “We commend the Trump Administration for taking a critical step to fill two vacancies at FERC, and we
- [ACCCE Commends EPA Administrator Pruitt’s Support for Coal Fleet  ](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-commends-epa-administrator-pruitts-support-coal-fleet/) - Washington, D.C. – The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) appreciates EPA Administrator Pruitt’s comments today on Fox Business Network’s “Varney & Co.,” supporting the need for diverse energy sources, including coal, to maintain a resilient electricity grid. “We commend EPA Administrator Pruitt for thinking broadly about U.S. energy policy and pointing out the
- [ACCCE Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order Halting EPA’s Clean Power Plan](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-applauds-president-trumps-executive-order-halting-epas-clean-power-plan/) - Washington, D.C. – The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) commends President Trump for signing an Executive Order today that will overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan. “ACCCE commends President Trump for withdrawing bad regulations that are hurting our economy. The Clean Power Plan is the poster child for regulations that are
- [ACCCE Statement on the Confirmation of  Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-statement-confirmation-scott-pruitt-epa-administrator/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following Senate confirmation of Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity issued the following statement: “We are pleased the Senate has confirmed Mr. Pruitt to be the next EPA Administrator. He will make an exceptional head of EPA. Under his leadership, we
- [ACCCE Statement on Trump Nomination for EPA Administrator](https://americaspower.org/press_release/accce-statement-trump-nomination-epa-administrator/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the announcement that Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt will be nominated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity issued the following statement: “We are pleased with President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator. General Pruitt will be a

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