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Powering America
Coal is the most abundant fuel source in America.
Americans use about 20 pounds of coal every day in the form of electricity.
Source: Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Electricity
Electric production from coal costs about half that of using other fuels
Low costs help to keep energy affordable for families and businesses.
Source: Coalition for Affordable and Reliable Electricity
Electricity consumption has driven the growth in demand for coal
Total domestic coal consumption in the United States has increased over the last two decades. Electric utilities accounted for almost 90% of domestic coal consumption in 2001.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Coal is used for heating and powering foundaries, plants, industry, and manufacturing facilities
Many coal generation plants use coal to produce steam for generating electricity and heating.
Source: American Coal Foundation
Coal is a low-cost and reliable energy source
Most of the power plants in America are fueled by coal, due to low operating costs. Inexpensive electricity leads to boosts in the economy, helps moderate inflation, and increases competitiveness.
Source: American Coal Foundation | |
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Power of Coal |
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America Runs On Coal
Most of the power plants in America are fueled by coal, due to low operating costs. |
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Essential Coal
Chances are the computer you are using right now is powered by coal-generated electricity. |
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Affordable Coal
Producing electricity from coal is about half the cost of using other fuels. |
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Facts
Coal not only provided the energy which, fueled the Industrial Revolution of the 19th Century, but it also launched the electric era in the 20th Century. |
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The Future
Electricity consumption in the United States grew by 140 percent between 1970 and 1999, and is projected to grow another 44 percent by 2020. |
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