Coal costs for electricity generation in the U.S. 2005-2021

Published by Jessica Aizarani, Mar 9, 2023
Average cost of coal for the electric power industry in the United States fluctuated over the years, peaking at 46.65 U.S. dollars per ton in 2011. By 2021, figures decreased to 37.48 U.S. dollars per ton.

Average cost of coal for the electric power industry in the United States from 2005 to 2021* (in U.S. dollars per ton)

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Release date

November 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

2005 to 2021

Supplementary notes

* According to the source, coal data include anthracite, bituminous, subbituminous, lignite, waste coal, and synthetic coal. Prior to 2011, synthesis gas was not included.

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