Court Stops Federal Coal Plant Override | Grand Rapids News

A federal appeals court just dealt a major blow to the Energy Department, ruling it overstepped authority by forcing a Michigan coal plant to stay open with six emergency orders. The plant was already slated for retirement, and judges called the move a misuse of emergency powers — not a true crisis, but a political maneuver to delay the inevitable. Environmental groups, three states, and even the plant’s operator joined the fight, arguing it hikes electricity costs, harms health, and undermines state energy control. The ruling signals a win for environmental advocates and state sovereignty, potentially setting a precedent to stop similar federal interventions at other coal plants nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c4164b66e6cfc6f