Coal Plant Forced Open by Emergency Order Isn’t Even Running, Reports Suggest
Reports from March 2026 indicate that a coal power plant, compelled to remain operational by an emergency order from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), may not actually be running. This situation raises questions about the effectiveness of government interventions aimed at ensuring energy supply reliability.
According to the reports, the plant is allegedly unable to supply sufficient power even during peak demand due to aging equipment and maintenance issues. This highlights the ironic reality of fossil fuel plants that the government is attempting to keep afloat through subsidies and other measures.