Trump praises decision to keep 2 Pennsylvania coal plants open: ‘Big win’

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by Sophie Brams
April 22, 2026
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President Trump praised an agreement allowing two Pennsylvania coal-fired power plants to remain open for several more years.

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President Trump on Tuesday praised an agreement that will allow two coal-fired power plants in Pennsylvania to remain open for several more years. The Conemaugh Station in Indiana County and Keystone Station in Armstrong County, both operated by Keystone-Conemaugh Projects LLC (Key-Con), were slated for closure. President Trump credited his administration with helping to secure this "BIG WIN" for the commonwealth. This decision ensures the continued operation of these facilities, which are significant energy producers in the region.

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