US coal fleet cheaper than renewable replacement, report argues

Chart comparing US coal fleet costs with wind, solar and hybrid renewable replacement options showing existing coal at $6 billion annually versus higher renewable costs

The US coal fleet remains significantly more cost-effective than replacing retiring plants with new wind, solar or hybrid renewable systems, according to a this recent analysis. The study finds that even under maximum federal tax credits, renewable replacement scenarios carry materially higher 30-year average annual costs and weaker winter reliability compared to continuing coal operations. The report compares the cost […]

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