STRENGTHENING UNITED STATES NATIONAL DEFENSE WITH AMERICA’S BEAUTIFUL CLEAN COAL POWER GENERATION FLEET

This Executive Order, signed by President Donald J. Trump on February 11, 2026, mandates that the Department of War (DOW) prioritize coal-fired energy to ensure the resilience and reliability of the United States electric grid for military and national defense purposes.The order argues that the electric grid is the foundation of national defense and economic stability. It asserts that reliance on "intermittent energy sources" (such as wind or solar) poses a risk to the operational readiness of the Armed Forces. In contrast, coal is highlighted for its ability to provide continuous, on-demand baseload power during natural disasters or wartime contingencies.National Security Policy: The order establishes that coal is essential to national and economic security. It links this directive to the "National Energy Emergency" declared in January 2025.Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): The Secretary of War, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, is directed to procure power from the U.S. coal generation fleet through long-term contracts.Service Targets: These agreements will specifically serve DOW installations and other mission-critical facilities.Project Prioritization: Priority for these contracts will be given to coal projects that enhance:Grid reliability and the prevention of blackouts.On-site fuel security.Mission assurance for defense and intelligence capabilities.The administration frames this move as a critical step toward achieving American energy dominance and strengthening strategic deterrence. By shifting military energy procurement toward coal, the order seeks to ensure that command centers and defense-industrial bases remain fully powered under all conditions, independent of weather-dependent or foreign-supplied energy.Core ObjectivesKey ProvisionsConclusion