Most coal-fired power plants will delay retirement to feed AI boom, energy secretary says

By Laila Kearney and Timothy Gardner

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright attends a Reuters Next event in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 25, 2025. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump expects most of the nation’s coal-fired power plants to delay retirement to help deliver the vast amount of electricity needed t…