Opinion: Rep. Troy Balderson Is Right: Coal and Gas Drive Affordable, Reliable, and Clean

October 30, 2025

The International Energy Agency (IEA) defines energy security as “The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.” In that context, no other energy sources in the world can stand against the combination of American coal and natural gas. And coming soon, utilities expect Small Modular Reactors starting as soon as 2030.

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