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Matt Chester
Matt Chester
Energy Central Team
9 months ago·Posted in Home

Utility Industry Stories We're Tracking - April 8, 2025

Keeping a keen eye on the dominant energy headlines is a full-time job, these days. See what I flagged below, and let me know in the comments what you think I was missing!

 

Theme 1: A resurgent focus on coal

Trump's new coal push and more policy notes

Report: Comanche 3 'energy park' could add $40M to Pueblo tax base

Trump to sign executive orders aimed at reviving coal

Trump Order Seeks to Tap Coal Power in Quest to Dominate AI

U.S. production of all types of coal has declined over the past two decades

 

Theme 2: Creative clean tech opportunities

Experts: Wind could be Appalachian Kentucky’s next economic driver

It’s Official: 10,000 New EV Battery Swapping Stations For CATL & Sinopec

 

Theme 3: Checking in again on the data center x energy nexus

LS Power eyes 300-MW colocated data center at Virginia power plant

AI model performance improvements show no signs of slowing down

US utilities grapple with Big Tech’s massive power demands for data centers

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