Lawmakers criticize US energy secretary for forcing coal plants to keep running - Reuters
Secretary Chris Wright defended Department of Energy orders to keep coal plants running, despite criticism regarding increased consumer costs.
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Lawmakers from both parties criticized Energy Secretary Chris Wright for issuing emergency orders to keep aging coal plants in Indiana and Washington operational, citing increased costs for consumers.
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