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 expired under the Biden administration.
The Secretary of Energy has appointed Michelle Bloodworth, America’s Power President and CEO, to serve on the Council. Jim Grech, president and CEO of Peabody Energy, will serve as Chair of the Council and Jimmy Brock, CEO of Core Natural Resources, will serve as Vice Chair.
In response to these developments, America’s Power President & CEO Michelle Bloodworth issued the following statement:
“It is a great privilege to serve as a member of the National Coal Council, and I look forward to working with the Council’s other prominent members. Jim Grech and Jimmy Brock are ideal leaders for the Council having spent decades working to promote sound energy policy. Their knowledge, experience, and leadership skills will be a true asset to the Council.
“The reestablishment of the Council is another important step by the Trump administration to assure that America uses all of its resources wisely and an indication that coal needs to play a prominent role in our nation’s energy mix because it is affordable and reliable.”