Coal in the News

09Sep

McConnell: ‘Battle Continues’ Against Power Plant Regs

Via The Hill: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has vowed to continue his fight against the Obama administration and environmental regulators over their new climate rule for power plants. In a newsletter to constituents released Monday, McConnell said he will work to block the administration’s Clean Power Plan rules legislatively this fall, pledging to protect his […]
09Sep

Coal Remains an Economic Cornerstone

Via The Lane Report: “It is important to talk about decreases in coal production, the job losses in the coal industry and the effect this has on the region,” said Kentucky Coal Association President Bill Bissett. But he has a further message he believes is equally important: Coal is still in business, significantly. “We are […]
09Sep

Ky. Wins Battle – But Not the War – on Coal

Via The Courier-Journal:  The real question for Kentuckians is this: Is EPA going to seriously consider the economic damage done to Kentucky’s families who are dependent on mining? In the first quarter of 2015, the number of employees at Kentucky coal mines stood at 10,356, far fewer than the 19,422 who worked in the mines […]
08Sep

Fighting Back Against President Obama’s Anti-Coal Plan

Via bereaonline.com: The Obama Administration recently unleashed its latest attack on Kentucky coal jobs, miners, and their families by unveiling the final version of its so-called Clean Power Plan, which seeks to limit greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal-fired power plants. This move demands and deserves a forceful response from those of us who seek to […]
08Sep

The Clean Power Plan and Supporting Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

Via Forbes: The U.S. energy economy is the 2nd largest but most dynamic in the world, a massive complex devouring 6 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) every day. Our daily energy supply will continue to be based on the very real market factors of affordability, reliability, and availability, not the trite platitude of “we’re […]
05Sep

GUEST COMMENTARY: Missouri Families Can’t Afford to Lose Affordable Power

Via The Missourian: Right now, many American families are struggling financially. And as I look around at these families in need, I wonder how many of them are prepared to pay more for their electricity now that the Environmental Protection Agency is implementing a “Clean Power Plan” to reduce carbon dioxide “pollution.” At a quick […]
04Sep

Letter: It’s More Regulatory Overreach by the EPA

Via Inforum: It is no secret that North Dakota’s energy industry is booming. Between oil and gas development, and the coal and wind industries, North Dakota is flush with energy-rich resources. The Republican leaders of our state have done an outstanding job balancing regulation of the industry while promoting development. Unfortunately, the bureaucrats at the […]
03Sep

Securing America’s Energy Future

Via The National Review:  Reliable energy production is critical for Americans’ financial well-being. By Marco Rubio — September 1, 2015 Today I will be visiting Oklahoma City to meet with some of the leaders of America’s energy revolution. Developments in shale-oil production such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have opened up new and exciting […]
03Sep

EPA’s Price Tag for Carbon Regulations: 34,000 Jobs

Via The U.S. Chamber of Commerce:  EPA’s Clean Power Plan isn’t so much a “War on Coal,” as it is a war on coal workers. Sam Batkins at the American Action Forum is doing a deep read on EPA’s carbon regulations. He points out that EPA expects electricity generated by coal to drop by nearly half–48%–from 336 […]
03Sep

Marco Rubio Jabs Obama in New Energy Policy Speech

Via CNN: As President Barack Obama highlights climate change and his energy agenda in Alaska this week, Marco Rubio, a Republican hoping to take his place, is using the opportunity to ding the President to spotlight his own energy policy ideas in the Midwest. The Florida senator on Wednesday gave a speech on energy in […]