President Donald Trump announced a major energy policy shift involving the reallocation of nearly $200 million previously designated for what he described as “green energy programs.” The funds, according to the announcement, will instead be redirected toward restarting a coal plant in Maryland and supporting the construction of two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia.

The move is part of a broader administration effort to strengthen domestic energy production and reinforce grid reliability through what officials are calling modern “clean coal” technology. Supporters argue the strategy prioritizes affordability, energy independence, and job creation at a time of rising electricity demand and infrastructure strain.