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In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry
Moffat County coal workers launch new businesses amid closures as wind and solar surpass coal for electricity nationwide in 2025, signaling a shift to cleaner energy.
- In the coal-mining town of Craig, Colorado, the Cooper family is transitioning from coal to installing geothermal heat pumps as part of a new family business.
- Coal has been a major part of Colorado's economy, but is now generally the most expensive energy source, leading the state to transition to renewable energy sources.
- While President Trump has tried to boost the coal industry, nationwide coal power became 28% more expensive from 2021 to 2024, costing consumers $6.2 billion more, according to Energy Innovation.
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In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry
The Cooper family has worked in the coal industry in Colorado for generations. That's ending as one of three coal mines in their area closes in a statewide shift to cleaner energy.
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