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White House says Tennessee Valley Authority has recommitted to coal use

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The Tennessee Valley Authority has formally adopted or announced a policy/recommitment favoring continued use of coal (e.g., board vote, policy change, or official statement).

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President Trump hosted a "Champion of Coal" event at the White House on February 11, 2026, where he signed an executive order directing federal purchases of coal-generated power and praised renewed coal commitments by entities like the Tennessee Valley Authority. The event featured industry leaders, lawmakers, and miners and highlighted administration plans to invest in coal-fired plants, assert energy independence, and link coal use to national security and job creation. The announcement drew broad media coverage and endorsements from Republican officials and coal-industry groups.
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The White House article explicitly states it “celebrated the Tennessee Valley Authority’s recommitment to coal.” Independent reporting from multiple reputable outlets (AP, USA TODAY, Utility Dive) confirms TVA’s board voted in February 2026 to keep coal-fired units at the Kingston and Cumberland plants operating, which is consistent with the White House characterization. Verdict: True — the White House did state TVA had “recommitted to coal,” and contemporary reporting and TVA filings show the utility signaled plans to retain those coal units, supporting the claim.

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  1. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 03:26 AMTrue
    The White House article explicitly states it “celebrated the Tennessee Valley Authority’s recommitment to coal.” Independent reporting from multiple reputable outlets (AP, USA TODAY, Utility Dive) confirms TVA’s board voted in February 2026 to keep coal-fired units at the Kingston and Cumberland plants operating, which is consistent with the White House characterization. Verdict: True — the White House did state TVA had “recommitted to coal,” and contemporary reporting and TVA filings show the utility signaled plans to retain those coal units, supporting the claim.
  2. Original article · Feb 12, 2026
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