New targeted tax in WA aims to keep coal power plant shut down

Tax legislation Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Wednesday targets the last coal-fired power plant in the Pacific Northwest. But if the coal tax and a related climate pollution fee work as the ...

Coal Power is Rebounding in the U.S. Here’s How it Happened

Rising natural gas prices, an explosion of new data centers, and EPA policy changes are giving old coal plants new life.
WV MetroNews

Senators debate bill about coal-fired power plant capacity and then pass it overwhelmingly

The main point of contention is a goal for coal-fired power plants would need to be operating at 69% capacity.

Xcel Energy says fixing chronically ailing coal plant best option to keep electricity flowing

Xcel Energy-Colorado has issued an update on its largest power generator, a coal plant that’s been down since August 2025.
The Times Leader

Bills incentivizing increased operation of coal-fired power plants in doubt

Cutline: The Omnis Pleasants plant is seen in this photo from August 2024. A Senate bill discussed Monday night by the House Energy and Public Works Committee could punish all coal-fired power plants ...
WVVA

Federal support aims to extend coal plant operations to 2050

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Trump administration is implementing several policies designed to support West Virginia’s coal industry, according to Governor Patrick Morrisey.