Donald Trump’s $100 Million Power Plant Boondoggle is Extended for 3rd Time - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica reports that the Trump administration has extended the operation of an expensive coal-fired power plant in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, for the third time, despite widespread criticism. According to the Sierra Club, these extensions have cost utility customers over $156 million to date, with Consumers Energy confirming more than $115 million in costs since the initial order in May 2025. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation recently issued its 2025–2026 report, which appears to be related to this ongoing situation. The Sierra Club strongly condemns the decision, arguing that keeping these aging, costly coal plants online is unnecessary and exacerbates the current affordability crisis for consumers. Patrick Drupp, the Sierra Club Climate Policy Director, criticized the move as an illegal and fabricated emergency order that forces families in the Midwest and Midatlantic to pay higher utility bills to benefit coal companies. The Sierra Club vows to continue challenging these orders to protect consumers and promote cleaner energy alternatives. The article also provides background