The article discusses the declining economic viability of coal power in the U.S., highlighting a fresh analysis indicating coal's costs rose by 28% from 2021 to 2024. It mentions that 99% of coal plants are now costlier to operate than transitioning to renewable energy. President Trump's push to keep coal plants operational against their retirement is expected to raise electricity bills, particularly in coal-dependent states like West Virginia and Kentucky. The push contradicts economic trends favoring renewable energy sources.
Electricity bills for everyday Americans are likely to spike as coal power remains an expensive and declining energy source despite attempts to revitalize the industry.
The 2023 Energy Innovation report found that 99% of existing coal plants in the U.S. are more expensive to run than to replace with renewables.
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