Coal production dropped by nearly 37 percent last year -- more than any of the other top coal mining states.

The group plans to hold a series of town hall meetings between Biden officials and the top coal communities, which include areas in Indiana, Illinois, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas.

Much like refinancing a home, securitization allows customers to pay off the remaining costs of coal plants over a longer period of time at a lower rate -- which is supposed to lower their energy bills.

Even though Indiana ranks fifth in the most power plant emissions in the country, it has still cut emissions in half since 2005.

Duke Energy announced it will retire its Gallagher coal plant in New Albany, Indiana, more than a year early.

Much like refinancing a home, securitization allows customers to pay off the remaining costs of coal plants over a longer period of time at a lower rate -- which is supposed to lower their energy bills and make the transition to renewable energy easier.

While the rapid transition to renewable energy may save utility customers money in the long run, it can lead to higher energy bills in the short term.

A proposed plant that would turn coal into diesel fuel in southwest Indiana has overcome a legal challenge to its air permit.

When a coal plant shuts down, the loss of jobs and tax revenue can be devastating for the towns that host them. The state is grappling with how to help workers and local governments in Indiana with that transition.

While the rapid transition to renewable energy may save utility customers money in the long run, it can lead to higher energy bills in the short term.