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6-20-2018

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Kevin McIntyre told reporters Tuesday that he believed Energy Secretary Rick Perry would make "the right decision" as the Department of Energy contemplates steps to preserve coal and nuclear power generation.

The White House June 1 directed Perry to take immediate action to prevent further losses of fuel-secure coal and nuclear power plants that have struggled to remain economic in an energy landscape dominated by cheap natural gas and increased integration of renewable energy resources.

DOE officials have confirmed that using emergency authorities under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act and the Defense Production Act is under consideration as one option for addressing baseload retirements and fuel security issues. But the department has not offered any time line for when it would finalize its approach.

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