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Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm
The Energy Department used emergency orders to keep coal and fossil fuel plants running during a winter storm, preventing blackouts while renewables provided about 14% of power.
- The Trump administration said its emergency orders to keep aging coal plants operating helped prevent blackouts during the recent winter storm.
- Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette cited statistics showing coal provided 24% of electricity during the storm's peak, while natural gas provided 43% and renewables 14%.
- Preventing coal plant retirements over the next 3 years could cost consumers at least $3 billion per year, according to a consulting firm.
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Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm
The Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap.
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