Nation's largest public utility doubles down on coal, gas and nuclear

The utility's investment strategy prioritizes dispatchable resources over renewable energy expansion, signaling a divergence from the energy industry's broader shift toward decarbonization.

First covered Jul 10, 2026 · 1:30 AM PT · 1 article

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5h Grist The nation’s biggest public utility just doubled down on coal, gas, and nuclear

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biologicaldiversity.org 2026 06 25 Clean Air Act Notice Letter Tva Cumberland (biologicaldiversity.org)

energy.gov Energy Department Announces $175 Million to Modernize Coal Plants, Keeping Affordable Reliable Power Online for Americans

whitehouse.gov Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Lifts Burdensome EPA Restrictions on Coal Plants

Appeared in: 2026-07-10 (#2)

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