- The Trump administration has extended the operational life of coal plants nationwide and provided hundreds of millions in federal funding to support the coal industry.
- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers stated that these actions could cost Americans billions, including $117 million in Wisconsin, by increasing energy bills without demonstrated need.
- The administration used emergency authorities to prolong the life of plants like the Campbell Power Plant in Michigan, which critics argue is an abuse of power and sets a bad precedent.
- Environmental groups estimate these extensions have already cost Americans over $405 million and have led to lawsuits from impacted states and critics.
- Beyond extending plant life, the administration has allocated $700 million for new coal plants, opened federal land for leasing, and rolled back environmental regulations concerning coal ash, wastewater, and emissions.
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Trump ordered coal plants to stay in operation. It’s costing taxpayers in one state $117 million
