The Trump Administration and Department of Energy have ordered the Culley and Schahfer coal-fired power plants in Indiana to remain in operation for a fourth time. CleanTechnica describes the extension as illegal, noting that the plants were first ordered to stay operating under similar circumstances. The decision comes shortly after a court ruled against comparable coal-plant orders in Michigan.
Indiana Governor Braun welcomed the extension, according to the report. But the source says the move will raise costs for Hoosiers. The legal status of the federal orders remains contested, with the Michigan ruling casting doubt on the administration's authority to compel coal plant operations.