Trump praises decision to keep 2 Pennsylvania coal plants open: 'Big win'

"Trump Touts 'BIG WIN' for Coal Industry as Pennsylvania Power Plants Get Reprieve. In a move that's likely to be met with both relief and criticism, President Trump has praised an agreement that will allow two coal-fired power plants in western Pennsylvania to remain operational for several more years. The Conemaugh Station in Indiana County and Keystone Station in Armstrong County, both operated by Keystone-Conaugh Projects LLC, were set to close due to environmental regulations and declining demand for coal. The decision is seen as a significant victory for the coal industry, which has been a key focus of the Trump administration's energy policy."

President Trump on Tuesday praised an agreement that will allow two coal-fired power plants to remain open for several more years, crediting his administration with helping deliver a “BIG WIN” for the commonwealth. The Conemaugh Station in Indiana County and Keystone Station in Armstrong County, both operated by Keystone-Conemaugh Projects LLC (Key-Con), were slated to...