US court rejects Trump’s emergency order keeping Michigan coal plant open

A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Department of Energy exceeded its authority by ordering the JH Campbell coal plant in Michigan to remain open beyond its planned retirement date. Judge Cornelia Pillard stated that there was no emergency justifying this decision. The plant, operated by Consumers Energy, was scheduled to close in May 2025 but continued operations under department orders, leading to significant costs.