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December 26, 2025
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Coal’s Decline Slows Amid Demand Growth in 2026, Trump’s Support
More Power Plant Retirements may be Delayed, but New Build Unlikely
The Yes Energy database shows the U.S. coal-fired power generation fleet.
The Yes Energy database shows the U.S. coal-fired power generation fleet. | Yes Energy
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After a long decline in the U.S., coal-fired generation is enjoying strong policy support in the second Trump administration.

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