Snowstorm could’ve sparked grid catastrophe if Biden-era customs continued: Energy Dept.
By Fox News
January 29, 2026, 10:03 AM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — Trump administration’s energy policies saved the day during a massive snowstorm.
## Key Facts:
– Trump administration kept five major coal-fired power plants online during the snowstorm.
– Energy Department allowed grid providers to draw in more fossil fuel-based energy in vulnerable areas.
– Wind and solar power only accounted for 10% of the energy utilized during the storm.
– Hydrocarbons and coal provided 68% of the power in affected areas.
– American coal power provided electricity for 30 million homes across the storm’s path.
## Conclusion:
The Trump administration’s energy policies proved crucial in maintaining power during the snowstorm, highlighting the importance of reliable energy sources.









