Hundreds died when Winter Storm Uri took out the lights across the Lone Star State five years ago this week. After billions in losses, the storm spurred big investments in energy infrastructure. When ...

STRENGTHENING NATIONAL DEFENSE WITH RELIABLE COAL POWER: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Department of War to prioritize long-term Power Purchase Agreements ...

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