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Federal court blocks order to keep Michigan coal plant open

A federal court rejected an order requiring a Michigan coal plant to remain open. The ruling may affect the plant's operating status and regional power planning.

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A forced closure or change in operation at a power plant could affect electricity reliability and energy policy in the region.

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  1. Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open ↗abcnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 12, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC
  2. Judges Rule Trump Can't Just Make Up An Emergency to Keep Coal Plant Open ↗gizmodo.com · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

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