From the President’s Desk: Rich Nolan’s Blog

As the AI revolution accelerates, America stands at a pivotal energy crossroads: the choices we make today will determine whether this next great leap forward is powered by reliability, affordability and energy abundance, or derailed by short-sighted policy and a grid that simply can’t keep up. This... Read More

Electricity and materials demands are soaring in ways no one could have predicted just a few years ago. Fortunately, recognizing that we are in uncharted territory that requires urgent and decisive policy action, President Trump last month signed four executive orders that mark a clear shift — one that... Read More

As America enters a new era of energy leadership — and energy demand — the importance of coal has never been more apparent. With energy policies that are finally aligned with our energy reality, coal will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring affordable and reliable electricity for all Americans. Strong... Read More

As winter grips the U.S., energy reliability becomes more critical than ever. Millions of Americans rely on the seamless functioning of the grid to power and heat homes, businesses and transportation systems. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2024–2025 Winter Reliability Assessment... Read More

The holiday season is a time of togetherness and celebration. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, we look forward to moments with loved ones, comforting meals and exchanging gifts. While these traditions are motivated by holiday spirit, many overlook the fact that they are made possible by dozens of... Read More

As winter approaches, the reliability of the U.S. energy grid becomes critical, particularly in the face of rising electricity demand. Coal remains a bulwark of the U.S. energy system and particularly important to providing the fuel-secure, on-demand power needed during harsh winter months. No other... Read More

The current global energy debate continues to perpetuate the false narrative that renewable energy is the only form of power generation necessary to meet our current and future needs. This belief ignores the ongoing contributions of coal as the cornerstone of a reliable and affordable grid and the persistent... Read More

In recent weeks, the Biden administration has taken a series of steps that undermine the United States' ability to reduce its reliance on imported minerals just as the demand for these resources is skyrocketing. These actions contradict the administration's stated goals of securing supply chains and... Read More

As the U.S. energy policy landscape continues to shift, a crucial dialogue on electricity stability is gaining momentum. Many are waking up to the reality that this administration is recklessly rushing to close well-operating coal plants in favor of renewable energy sources that have not been permitted... Read More

The regulatory onslaught against the reliable sources of power that support the U.S. electricity grid continues to advance. The Clean Power Plan 2.0 (CPP 2.0) is part of the Biden administration’s multi-pronged plan to shutter well-operating fossil fuel power plants well before there is anything in... Read More

There’s no doubt about it — our nation’s energy experts and grid operators are now facing the considerable challenge of ensuring our electric grid is reliable this winter. The North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently delivered a dire winter assessment. Among the main takeaways from the... Read More