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Rising Gas Prices Fuel Coal Power Surge in Six States

11/14/2025

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In 2025, rising natural gas prices have prompted U.S. utilities to increase coal-fired power generation.
Six states (Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, Wisconsin) drive the shift, with coal generation up 26% and gas use down 9%.
The trend is expected to continue in the short term, driven by economic pressures and federal support for coal, despite coal's higher emissions.

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Story summary

In 2025, rising natural gas prices have prompted U.S. utilities to increase coal-fired power generation.
Six states (Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, Wisconsin) drive the shift, with coal generation up 26% and gas use down 9%.
The trend is expected to continue in the short term, driven by economic pressures and federal support for coal, despite coal's higher emissions.