J.H. Campbell Comes to the Rescue in MISO

When Secretary of Energy Chris Wright used emergency authority to extend the life of the J.H Campbell coal plant in Michigan at the end of May, the decision was met with a broadside of a criticism. To the anti-coal crowd, the move was a bail out, a solution in search of a problem and a […]

On August 6, 2025
Chris Wright, Consumers Energy, Department of Energy (DOE), electricity prices, grid reliability, J.H. Campbell coal plant, Michigan, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), National Mining Association (NMA), Rich Nolan

31Mar

Infrastructure Go-Time for America’s Met Mines

Today, President Biden is laying out his vision for reinvesting in and modernizing the nation’s infrastructure. Few issues are more in need of attention and even fewer have such bipartisan support. There will be fighting and horse trading over what ends up in a final infrastructure package, but both parties recognize the urgency of action. […]

On March 31, 2021
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Appalachia, Arch Resources Inc., infrastructure, metallurgical coal, Michigan, Minnesota, National Mining Association (NMA), Pittsburgh, Rich Nolan, steel, urbanization, West Virginia

22Apr

Affordability, Reliability and Balance Matter More Now than Ever

Energy markets are in disarray. Look no further than oil prices slipping into negative territory for evidence of the chaos. We are only just beginning to understand the economic disruption wrought by a virus that has brought much of the global economy to a screeching halt. While the turmoil in the oil sector is plainer […]

On April 22, 2020
COVID-19, electricity prices, Indiana, Michigan, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), oil, plant retirements