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Gov. Braun’s Executive Order Moves to Throw a Lifeline to Coal Plants to Power Data Centers

Governor Braun's executive order aims to revive Indiana's coal plants, potentially to power data centers proposed by Big Tech companies.

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Governor Braun's executive order aims to revive Indiana's coal plants, potentially to power data centers proposed by Big Tech companies. The order instructs the state's Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources to explore opportunities for reopening retired coal plants or preventing their closure. This move is in response to the growing interest from tech companies in establishing data centers in the state. The development highlights a potential shift in the state's energy strategy, with a focus on utilizing existing coal infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for data center power.

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