DOE emergency orders to keep coal plants running cost $550 million annually

Some of the generating units have operated during tight grid conditions and may have contributed to reliability. Keeping them running costs about $550 million a year, the Sierra Club says.

First covered Jun 25, 2026 · 8:46 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Utility Dive DOE emergency orders are incurring additional costs. What are the benefits? — Some of the generating units have operated during tight grid conditions and may have contributed to reliability. Keeping them running costs about $550 million…

Appeared in: 2026-06-25 (#16)

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