Trump Coal Rescue Plan Not Backed by Study

The transcript discusses a report commissioned by the DoD, which concludes that on-site fuel storage like coal is not critical for power plant resilience. The report, which has not been publicly released, suggests that closures of coal and nuclear plants pose no threat to the US electric grid. Economic analysis indicates that a significant portion of these plants are uneconomic, leading to increased retirements and a shift towards natural gas and renewables. The discussion highlights the ongoing transition in energy production and the diminishing role of coal and nuclear power.

What is one of the main conclusions of the report commissioned by the DoD?

• Nuclear power is not a factor for resilience.

• On-site fuel storage is one of many factors for resilience.

• Coal is the only factor for resilience.

• On-site fuel storage is the most critical factor for resilience.

What does the report suggest about the threat to the US electric grid from closing coal and nuclear plants?

• There is a significant threat.

• There is no threat.

• The threat is only from coal plants.

• The threat is only from nuclear plants.

What percentage of the US electricity production is made up by coal and nuclear plants?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What is happening to the coal and nuclear power plants according to the report?

• They are becoming more economic.

• They are facing serious turnover and likely to retire.

• They are unaffected by economic factors.

• They are increasing in number.

What energy sources are being built to replace coal and nuclear plants?

• More coal plants

• More nuclear plants

• Natural gas and renewables

• Hydroelectric plants