The U.S. government plans to allocate over $800 million to boost coal power, as the industry faces challenges in the current market.

President Donald Trump announced at a White House event that these funds will support the establishment of new coal-fired power plants in Alaska and West Virginia. Additionally, they aim to sustain over a dozen existing plants struggling across 11 states, including locations in Maryland and Arizona.

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The Trump administration’s strategy focuses on rejuvenating the coal sector, which has not seen new plant construction since 2013. These efforts are part of a broader plan to support traditional energy sources, even as cleaner alternatives gain traction in the energy market.