A federal appeals court has overturned a Trump-era decision to extend the operation of a Michigan coal plant beyond its scheduled shutdown, ruling that the Energy Department overstepped its legal authority in issuing the order. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit found that the directive to keep the J.H. Campbell Generating Plant running violated regulatory boundaries. The ruling marks a significant legal challenge to efforts by the previous administration to delay the retirement of coal-fired power plants. Energy policy experts are now weighing the broader implications for federal intervention in plant closures and energy transitions.
A federal appeals court on Friday struck down an order from the Trump administration keeping a Michigan coal plant open past its planned retirement. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that the Energy Department went beyond its authority when it ordered J.H. Campbell Generating Plant in West Olive to remain open...
