Electricity and materials demands are soaring in ways no one could have predicted just a few years ago. Fortunately, recognizing that we in uncharted territory that requires urgent and decisive policy action, President Trump last month signed four executive orders that mark a clear shift— one that highlights... Read More

As America enters a new era of energy leadership—and energy demand—the importance of coal has never been more apparent. With energy policies that are finally aligned with our energy reality, coal will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring affordable and reliable electricity for all Americans. Strong... Read More

As winter grips the U.S., energy reliability becomes more critical than ever. Millions of Americans rely on the seamless functioning of the grid to power and heat homes, businesses and transportation systems. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2024–2025 Winter Reliability Assessment... Read More

The holiday season is a time of togetherness and celebration. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, we look forward to moments with loved ones, comforting meals, and exchanging gifts. While these traditions are motivated by holiday spirit, many overlook the fact that they are made possible by dozens... Read More

As winter approaches, the reliability of the U.S. energy grid becomes critical, particularly in the face of rising electricity demand. Coal remains a bulwark of the U.S. energy system and particularly important to providing the fuel-secure, on-demand power needed during harsh winter months. No other... Read More

The global race for minerals is accelerating, and copper is finally getting the recognition it deserves as a vital resource. The U.S. Department of Energy has declared copper a so-called “critical mineral,” and its essential role in electrification is now in sharp focus. Copper is key to determining... Read More

The current global energy debate continues to perpetuate the false narrative that renewable energy is the only form of power generation necessary to meet our current and future needs. This belief ignores the ongoing contributions of coal as the cornerstone of a reliable and affordable grid and the persistent... Read More

In recent weeks, the Biden administration has taken a series of steps that undermine the United States' ability to reduce its reliance on imported minerals just as the demand for these resources is skyrocketing. These actions contradict the administration's stated goals of securing supply chains and... Read More

On April 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a blitz of regulations targeting the nation’s fossil-fuel power plants. In the center of the EPA’s crosshairs is America’s coal fleet, which remains a workhorse source of power across the country–and the leading source of electricity... Read More

As the U.S. energy policy landscape continues to shift, a crucial dialogue on electricity stability is gaining momentum. Many are waking up to the reality that this administration is recklessly rushing to close well-operating coal plants in favor of renewable energy sources that have not been permitted... Read More