Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Keep Midwest Coal Plant Operational for Grid Reliability

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to ensure the continued operation of the 1,420-megawatt J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan. The order, effective from August 17, 2026, through November 14, 2026, aims to address critical grid reliability issues in the Midwest and mitigate potential power outages.