The U.S. Department of Energy is keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant operational via emergency order to prevent power shortages in the Midwest. Grid experts cite a lack of reliable, dispatchable power as the primary cause for these interventions. Consumers can mitigate risk by investing in home energy efficiency and backup power solutions.
Learn why the U.S. government is mandating the continued operation of the J.H. Campbell coal plant to prevent grid instability and potential power blackouts.