Department of Energy

Rule Changes

Issuing emergency orders to prevent coal plant retirements

Coal-fired electricity generation fell 11% in the first half of 2026, according to the Financial Times — even as President Donald Trump's administration issued more than 20 emergency orders to keep aging coal plants running. The orders forced plants slated for retirement to stay open, but the fuel still lost ground to cheaper natural gas and surging wind and solar.

Updated Yesterday

Rule Changes

Implementing authority under EO 14421

The Federal Register on Monday published an executive order declaring a national emergency over the foreign supply of equipment for America's power grid. Executive Order 14421, signed by President Trump on August 26, prohibits buying, importing, or installing foreign-produced bulk-power system equipment from entities in 24 countries under U.S. arms embargoes or sanctions, unless the Energy Department approves the transaction.

Updated Sep 1