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In nearly 10 months in office, President Donald Trump has dialed back the federal government’s support for renewables and implemented policies favorable to fossil fuels, including coal.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTrump wants the country to increase coal production, save coal-fired power plants from retirement and reopen closed ones.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this episode of The Legislature Today, the House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday that would allow data centers to establish microgrids — self-contained sites that generate their own power. The bill is one of Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s legislative priorities. It is also of interest to Chris Hamilton, president of the West Virginia Coal Association. Our Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate speaks with Hamilton about issues the coal industry is facing at home and abroad.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsIn written testimony submitted earlier this month, West Virginia Coal Association President Chris Hamilton said the fees would have a detrimental impact on West Virginia coal production.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsChina has responded to President Donald Trump’s 10% tariff on Chinese imports with its own 15% tariff on U.S. coal.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAppalachian Power is at least considering a conversion of two West Virginia power plants from coal to natural gas.
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