Kelly joins President Trump at White House to tout clean American coal

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Congressional Coal Caucus, joined President Donald Trump, industry leaders, and other members of Congress at the White House as the President signed an executive order directing the Department of War to prioritize long-term Power Purchase Agreements with America's beautiful, clean coal fleet to ensure military installations and critical defense facilities have uninterrupted, on-demand baseload power.

Pennsylvania produces the 6.7% of all U.S. coal, the third-most of any state in the country, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The executive order aims to strengthen national defense, ensure a resilient electric grid, and make America more energy dominant.

"This executive order is a big win for Pennsylvania's coal industry and our hardworking coal miners," said Rep. Kelly. "From day one, President Trump has committed to common sense energy policy and to expanding American energy production. This executive order delivers on that promise."

You can read more about the President's announcement here.