U.S. Court Rules DOE Overstepped Authority in Forcing Coal Plant Operation
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Department of Energy
Michigan, USA
September 4, 2026
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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the DOE exceeded its authority by forcing Michigan's J.H. Campbell coal plant to remain operational. The court rejected the DOE's broad interpretation of emergency powers under the Federal Power Act. The order to keep the plant running has cost customers approximately $180 million.
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