Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Coal energy in the U.S. - statistics & facts
For over a century coal was among the main sources of electricity generation in the United States. However, due to a surge in domestic natural gas production it lost its position as the largest contributor to the power mix in 2016. In the years since, decarbonization efforts and renewable gains have further diminished coal’s role in the U.S. power sector.
