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Trump plans $700 million investment in new coal plants and terminal

Trump plans $700 million investment in new coal plants and terminal

Summary

President Donald Trump will announce a $700 million plan to invest in new and existing coal plants and related infrastructure in the U.S. He will use a law called the Defense Production Act to provide funding for coal projects in several states, aiming to create jobs and lower energy costs.

Key Facts

  • President Trump plans to invest $700 million in coal plants and energy infrastructure.
  • The announcement will take place at the Oval Office during an event called "Beautiful, Clean Coal."
  • $75 million will fund a new coal export terminal in Oakland, California.
  • $425 million will support 13 existing coal plants in 10 different states.
  • Nearly $200 million in Department of Energy grants will go to build two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia and restart one in Maryland.
  • The new plants in Alaska and West Virginia will be the first coal plants built in the U.S. since 2013.
  • The plan aims to create thousands of jobs for workers such as miners and engineers.
  • The initiative is expected to save consumers $50 billion in energy costs.
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