On April 8, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to revive the U.S. coal industry, emphasizing its role in national security and economic growth. The order directs the National Energy Dominance Council to designate coal as a mineral,’ granting it new strategic status. Federal agencies must assess coal reserves on public lands, identify barriers to mining, and prioritize coal leasing using emergency powers and streamlined environmental reviews. The order also instructs agencies to stop phasing out coal in energy policy and instead support coal-fired electricity generation. Additionally, the Departments of Energy, Commerce, and Interior are tasked with identifying coal-powered regions that could support AI data centers and high-performance computing, addressing rising energy demands. The administration frames the move as a strategy to boost energy independence, lower costs, strengthen the grid, and create jobs while supporting technological innovation.
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