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Trump Forces Costly Florida Coal Plant to Run Past Retirement, Raising Costs for Everyday Customers

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Trump Administration invoked its so-called “energy emergency” to force the Stanton coal plant in Orlando to remain open beyond its planned retirement at the end of May 2026.

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The Trump Administration has invoked an "energy emergency" to keep the Stanton coal plant in Orlando operational beyond its scheduled retirement. This decision will result in increased costs for everyday customers. The plant was originally set to enter an extended cold shutdown at the end of May 2026. However, the Trump Administration's intervention has altered this plan, forcing the facility to continue generating electricity. This development is significant because it will likely lead to higher costs for customers, although the exact extent of these increased expenses is not specified.

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