Executive Order 14386

Executive Order 14386
Strengthening United States National Defense With America's Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet
Seal of the President of the United States
TypeExecutive order
PresidentDonald Trump
SignedFebruary 11, 2026
Federal Register details
Federal Register
document number		2026-03156
Publication dateFebruary 17, 2026

Executive Order 14386, titled Strengthening United States National Defense With America's Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet, is an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on February 11, 2026. The order directs federal agencies to support the use of coal-fired power generation for national defense purposes, including through long-term power procurement agreements for military and critical infrastructure facilities.

Background

The order was issued amid concerns over the reliability of the United States electric grid and its role in supporting military operations and defense-industrial production. It followed reports that the administration planned to direct the Department of Defense to support coal-fired power plants through procurement agreements for military energy needs. The order directs the Department of Defense to enter into long-term contracts with coal-fired power plants to supply electricity for military installations. It emphasizes maintaining a resilient electricity supply for national defense and prioritizing coal-based energy assets, including through long-term power purchase agreements.

References

  1. 1 2 "Strengthening United States National Defense With America's Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet". The White House. February 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Strengthening United States National Defense With America's Beautiful Clean Coal Power Generation Fleet". Federal Register. 2026-02-17. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  3. ↑ "Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says". Reuters. February 11, 2026. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  4. ↑ Plumer, Brad (2026-02-11). "Trump Orders the Pentagon to Buy More Coal-Fired Electricity". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
  5. ↑ "Major Executive Orders Issued by U.S. Pres. Donald Trump During His Second Term of Office". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved April 17, 2026.