JOURNAL ARTICLE

Coal Power Costs Climb Just as Trump Wants to Prop Up the Fuel.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wade, Will 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the increasing costs and declining competitiveness of coal power generation in the United States, despite efforts by President Donald Trump to support the coal industry. A report from Energy Innovation Policy & Technology LLC indicates that the cost of generating electricity from coal is projected to rise from $36 per megawatt-hour in 2021 to $46 in 2024, primarily due to higher fuel and maintenance expenses and the retirement of older plants. The report highlights that nearly all coal plants are now more expensive to operate than transitioning to renewable energy sources like wind or solar, which could lead to higher monthly bills for consumers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Power and Energy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185742147
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