U.S. Department of Energy

agency

Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

  1. Expected DOE Response

    Deadline for the Department of Energy to file its initial legal defense in federal court.

  2. Public Confirmation

    State officials and advocacy groups hold briefings detailing the 'illegal' nature of the coal plant order.

  3. Lawsuit Filed

    Colorado Attorney General and environmental groups file a formal complaint against the DOE.

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Colorado Sues Trump Energy Dept Over "Illegal" Coal Plant Mandate

The State of Colorado and a coalition of environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy, challenging a federal order to keep coal-fired power plants operational. The plaintiffs argue the mandate is an illegal overreach that undermines state-level clean energy transitions and violates administrative law.

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