Coal-fired power as a security backstop in Europe’s grid
December 16, 2025
According to the authors, America has officially entered the “coal cost crossover” – where existing coal is increasingly more expensive than cleaner alternatives. Today, local wind and solar could replace approximately 74 percent of the U.S. coal fleet at an immediate savings to customers. By 2025, this number grows to 86 percent of the coal fleet. Sources: ERIC GIMON AND […]
