Emergency on Hold: The End of a Dubious Tactic in Energy Policy The recent court decision against the Trump administration's attempt to keep the J. H.
Campbell Power Plant open has shed light on a questionable practice that has been gaining attention for years: declaring arbitrary emergencies to justify energy policy decisions.
This ruling is significant not only because it rejects the administration's tactics but also because it underscores the costs associated with propping up coal as a viable energy source.