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Electric power demand, coal and natural gas should rise in 2026 - Real WV
Real WV

By PSC Chairman Charlotte Lane,. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia hopes, on behalf of its staff, that you have a healthy and ...

Hamilton says 2025 was important year for coal industry, but improving safety is ultimate focus
WV Metro News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Coal Association President Chris Hamilton is reflecting on the past year from the coal industry's perspective.

DOE Uses Emergency Powers to Freeze More Than 2 GW of Coal Retirements as ...
POWER Magazine

A rapid succession of Section 202(c) emergency orders has forced utilities to keep more than 2 GW of coal capacity online across multiple regions, ...

Coal industry revival sparks concern over black lung disease - WWNO
WWNO

We need to worry about the safety and health of our coal miners. HICKS: And Vonda's group held a rally in D.C. in October, trying to get the ...

WV Coal Association submits comments urging coal remain central to state energy plan
WVVA

WVCA President Chris Hamilton said the group stands ready to provide data and industry perspective as the plan is finalized. “West Virginia's coal ...

Craig Station: Colorado's Coal Plant Continues Operations Amid Controversy - K2 Radio
K2 Radio

Coal Plant In Colorado Gets A Surprise Extension From The Feds ... The Trump administration has ordered another coal-fired power plant to stay online, ...

EPA Delays Coal Wastewater Standards for Power Plants in MO, Nation - KRCU
KRCU

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has delayed tougher wastewater treatment standards for coal-fired power plants, a move critics say could ...

Duke Energy Submits Early Site Permit at Coal Plant Site | Neutron Bytes
Neutron Bytes

Duke Energy Submits Early Site Permit at Coal Plant Site Wyoming Awards $100 Million for BWXT TRISO Fuel Plant Centrus Launches Commercial LEU ...

Remembering the Sago Mine disaster 20 years later - WV MetroNews
WV Metro News

... coal miners back home. Then Governor Joe Manchin addressing reporters at Sago. Photo Credit: Steven Wayne Rotsch/Office of the Governor – West ...

W.Va. energy officials reviewing comments on Morrisey 50 by 50 energy plan -Weirton Daily Times
Weirton Daily Times

... Chris Hamilton. In its public comments, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce advocated for a free-market approach that balances environmental ...

Despite Federal Support, Economic Forces Are Driving the Future of Coal - POWER Magazine
POWER Magazine

The Trump administration during both its terms has prioritized its efforts on reviving the coal industry by introducing a series of policy changes ...

South Korea Quitting Coal Will Hurt US LNG and Australian Coal Exports | OilPrice.com
Oil Price

South Korea's move to kill coal will almost certainly have repercussions on two of its largest energy customers, Australia and the United States.

South Korea's climate pledge to cut coal clashes with US policy - Taipei Times
Taipei Times

... coal to gas, which undermines the whole spirit of climate action,” Insung Lee said. Renewable energy generated 7 percent of South Korea's domestic ...

West Virginia Coal Association weighs in on state's comprehensive energy plan - Yahoo
Yahoo

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) formally responded to the West Virginia Office of Energy's quest to gather ...

PSC Chairman Lane's Column: Electric power demand, coal and natural gas should rise in 2026
West Virginia Daily News

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia hopes, on behalf of its staff, that you have a healthy and prosperous new year in 2026.

WV AG files new lawsuit against 3M over dust masks used in coal mines | News
Appalachian News-Express

According to the lawsuit, 3M has advertised, marketed and sold its 8210 disposable respirator to coal miners in West Virginia, indicating on its ...

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