NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 12, 2026Miami-Dade County
Federal Court Rules Energy Department Exceeded Authority in Keeping Michigan Coal Plant Open
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A federal court ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year, dealing a defeat to the Trump administration.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The ruling limits federal authority to compel coal-fired power plants to continue operating past their scheduled retirement dates.
Key Facts
- A federal court ruled against the Trump administration on Friday.
- The court found that the Energy Department exceeded its authority.
- The dispute involved a federal order forcing a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year.
Who's Mentioned
locationMichigan“State that challenged the federal emergency order along with Illinois and Minnes”locationIllinois“State that challenged the federal emergency order.”PersonDana Nessel“Michigan Attorney General who challenged the federal order.”OrganizationTrump administration“Federal administration that issued the emergency orders.”PersonChris Wright“Energy Secretary who defended the use of emergency powers.”OrganizationU.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit“Federal court that struck down the Energy Department's order.”OrganizationEnergy Department“Federal agency that used emergency powers to keep coal plants open.”PersonEd White“Associated Press writer.”PersonCornelia Pillard“Appeals court judge who wrote the ruling.”PersonSanjay Narayan“Sierra Club lawyer.”OrganizationTransAlta“Operator of the Centralia coal plant in Washington.”locationMinnesota“State that challenged the federal emergency order.”OrganizationSierra Club“Environmental organization challenging the orders.”locationJ.H. Campbell Generating Plant“64-year-old coal-fired power plant in Michigan.”PersonMatt Brown“Associated Press writer.”PersonTed Kelly“U.S. clean energy director at the Environmental Defense Fund.”PersonEmily Matthews“Energy Department spokesperson.”OrganizationConsumers Energy“Utility company that operates the J.H. Campbell plant.”PersonBrian Wheeler“Consumers Energy spokesman.”OrganizationAP“Associated Press, the news organization reporting the story.”OrganizationEnvironmental Defense Fund“Environmental group involved in opposing the orders.”