Trump announces executive order, DOE funding and TVA action to support coal plants President Donald J. Trump told a White House audience on Feb. 11 he will sign an executive order to prioritize coal in federal power purchasing, said he is directing Department of Energy funds to coal plants in four states, and credited the Tennessee Valley Authority with moves to keep two plants open.

Trump is set to sign an executive order backing coal plants, promising federal support and funds to keep them operational across key states.

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White House reconstitutes National Coal Council, tasks members with two rapid studies to protect and expand U.S. coal The administration relaunched the National Coal Council, asked it to produce two studies — on maintaining/growing the coal fleet and expanding U.S. coal exports — set a fast review timetable and asked members for volunteers and working contacts to deliver draft outlines next week.

The White House is shaking up the coal industry by reconstituting the National Coal Council to deliver urgent studies aimed at securing America's coal future and boosting exports.

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Storm’s Impact: West Virginia Coal Industry Faces Losses and Uncertainty - Cozzy Energy Solutions CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A West Virginia coal-fired power plant was idled during Winter Storm Fern, which brought heavy snowfall, sleet, ice, frigid temperatures, and increased energy demand on Saturday. Chris Hamilton, president of the West Virginia Coal Association, attributed the shutdown to a decision by PJM Interconnection LLC, a regional wholesale energy transmission organization overseeing

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Senate committee advances bill changing coal‑estate consent, royalty and reserve rules after landowner testimony The Senate Energy Industry and Mining Committee voted to report a committee substitute for Senate Bill 686 to the full Senate. The substitute raises the cotenancy consent threshold to 75%, requires pro rata royalty payments to nonconsenting cotenants (6% or the highest consenting rate, whichever is greater), and sets procedures for reserving and disbursing funds for unknown or unlocatable owners.

The Senate just took a significant step that could reshape coal property rights in West Virginia, raising the consent threshold for mining activities to 75% and stirring controversy among landowners.

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Senate committee advances severance-tax credit to spur coal-related road and processing investment The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee agreed to report committee substitute for Senate Bill 131, a severance-tax credit to encourage private investment in road, highway and coal/natural-gas processing infrastructure. Testimony from the West Virginia Coal Association highlighted market pressures, PJM dispatch concerns and fiscal-note questions.

The Senate committee has taken a significant step towards revitalizing West Virginia's coal industry by advancing a severance-tax credit aimed at boosting investment in essential infrastructure.

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Senator Jim Justice advocates for coal industry revival in West Virginia Justice emphasizes coal's importance for families, jobs, and national energy security.

Senator Jim Justice is calling for a coal comeback in West Virginia, believing it can restore families and revive communities amid an energy crisis.

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U.S. and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal The Trump administration did not immediately provide details about the agreement, and it was not clear what it meant for the future of U.S. military support for Ukraine.

So has Zelenski really sold the mineral rights out from under his own people?? Hopefully not. #WestVirginiaCoal U.S. Announces Deal to Share Ukraine’s Mineral Wealth www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/w...