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Coal's Decline: Half of U.S. Plants Face Retirement

2/6/2025

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Coal's reign in U.S. electricity generation is fading, with more than half of the remaining plants facing retirement. Yet, utilities have postponed the closure of nearly a third of these units since 2017. Wyoming, the nation's top coal producer, still depends on coal for a staggering 71% of its electricity, underscoring its critical economic role.

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Coal's reign in U.S. electricity generation is fading, with more than half of the remaining plants facing retirement. Yet, utilities have postponed the closure of nearly a third of these units since 2017. Wyoming, the nation's top coal producer, still depends on coal for a staggering 71% of its electricity, underscoring its critical economic role.