# U.S. Department of Energy

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-15**: Expected DOE Response — Deadline for the Department of Energy to file its initial legal defense in federal court.
- **2026-03-20**: Public Confirmation — State officials and advocacy groups hold briefings detailing the 'illegal' nature of the coal plant order.
- **2026-03-19**: Lawsuit Filed — Colorado Attorney General and environmental groups file a formal complaint against the DOE.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Colorado Sues Trump Energy Dept Over "Illegal" Coal Plant Mandate
2026-03-20 01:14:48 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The State of Colorado and a coalition of environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy, challenging a federal order to keep coal-fired power plants operational. The plaintiffs argue the mandate is an illegal overreach that undermines state-level clean energy transitions and violates administrative law.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/colorado-sues-doe-coal-plant-order

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