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Trump Administration Set to Revive Coal Industry with Bold New Moves
In a major push to revitalize America’s coal sector, the Departments of Energy, Interior, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are gearing up to unveil a series of ambitious initiatives. These actions, detailed exclusively by Fox News Digital, align with an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at breathing new life into what he calls “America’s beautiful clean coal industry.” As of writing, the president is expected to sign the order on Tuesday afternoon, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in energy policy.
Unleashing Coal for a Power-Hungry Nation
Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright heralded the move in a statement to Fox News Digital, saying, “The American people need more energy, and the Department of Energy is helping to meet this demand by unleashing supply of affordable, reliable, secure energy sources — including coal.” Wright emphasized coal’s role as a cornerstone of round-the-clock electricity generation, powering homes and businesses alike. “Coal is essential for generating 24/7 electricity generation that powers American homes and businesses, but misguided policies from previous administrations have stifled this critical American industry,” he added. “With President Trump’s leadership, we are cutting the red tape and bringing back common sense.”
The executive order is poised to slash bureaucratic hurdles that have long hampered the coal industry. According to details obtained by Fox News Digital, it will task the National Energy Dominance Council with classifying coal as a “mineral,” lift an existing freeze on coal leasing on federal lands, boost coal and coal-tech exports, and even promote coal as a fuel for cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects.
A Three-Pronged Government Effort
The Departments of Energy and Interior, alongside the EPA, are rolling out complementary measures to back Trump’s vision. The Interior Department, led by Secretary Doug Burgum, will end the current moratorium on federal coal leasing and ease regulatory pressures on coal mines. “The Golden Age is here, and we are starting to ‘Mine, Baby, Mine’ for clean American coal,” Burgum declared in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Interior is unlocking America’s full potential in energy dominance and economic development to make life more affordable for every American family while showing the world the power of America’s natural resources and innovation.”
The Interior Department highlighted that expanding access to coal reserves and streamlining permitting will dismantle longstanding obstacles to domestic coal production. “These efforts support high-paying mining jobs and rural economies, while strengthening U.S. energy independence by reducing reliance on foreign energy sources,” a press release noted. “Coal is a critical component of a secure, stable and diversified American energy portfolio.”
Energy Department’s Big Bets on Coal
At the Department of Energy, Secretary Wright is set to launch five initiatives to bolster coal innovation and mineral self-reliance, per Fox News Digital. These include reviving the National Coal Council—a 50-member advisory group dormant since its charter lapsed under Biden in 2021—encouraging new investments in coal-fired power plants, designating steelmaking coal as a critical material, extracting minerals from coal ash with new tech, and advancing coal ash conversion technologies.
The National Coal Council, first established in 1984, will once again unite coal producers, users, equipment makers, and state officials to steer government policy on coal markets and technology. Meanwhile, the Energy Department’s Loan Program Office will unlock $200 billion in financing through its Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program to modernize coal infrastructure and build new facilities.
In a joint effort with the Interior Department, Energy will push to classify steelmaking coal as a critical material in the 2025 Critical Materials Assessment. “This strategic designation will help ensure the U.S. maintains a stable supply of steelmaking coal in the decades to come and underscores the vital role of steelmaking coal in bolstering national security and economic stability,” the Energy Department said. Additionally, a new focus on coal ash will see the department deploy patented tech to harvest critical minerals, reducing U.S. dependence on China.
EPA’s Role in the Coal Comeback
The EPA, under Administrator Lee Zeldin, is pitching in with $5.8 million in State and Tribal Assistance Grants to support state-level coal combustion residual programs. This follows earlier moves by Zeldin’s EPA to rethink Biden’s “Clean Power Plan 2.0” and revise coal regulations. “President Trump is delivering on the mandate Americans gave him last November by empowering different forms of domestic energy to drive down costs, increase domestic energy supply, and improve our grid security as we pioneer the path to become the Artificial Intelligence capital of the world,” Zeldin told Fox News Digital. He slammed past administrations, saying, “The Obama and Biden administrations deliberately tried to regulate coal out of existence. Under my leadership, economic growth and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive choices.”
Trump’s Vision: Energy Independence and Lower Costs
Trump has long championed coal, famously stating in 2023, “We will develop the liquid gold that is right under our feet, including American oil and natural gas and we will also embrace nuclear, clean coal, hydropower, which is fantastic, and every other form of affordable energy to get it done.” Tuesday’s executive order builds on that promise, aiming to cement U.S. energy independence and slash energy costs. It follows earlier steps like exiting the Paris climate agreement, scrapping the Green New Deal via a January executive order, and resuming liquefied natural gas exports.
As the administration moves forward, the message is clear: coal is back, and it’s poised to play a starring role in America’s energy future.
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