Data from the US grid shows a decrease in coal usage as renewable energy sources, particularly solar and hydroelectric power, continue to grow. In the first quarter of 2026, energy demand increased by 1.5 percent, influenced by unusual weather patterns across the country.
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Data from the US grid shows a decrease in coal usage as renewable energy sources, particularly solar and hydroelectric power, continue to grow. In the first quarter of 2026, energy demand increased by 1.5 percent, influenced by unusual weather patterns across the country.
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Soaring solar and a surge in hydro push more coal off the US grid
Increase in Solar and Hydroelectric Power Reduces Coal Usage in US