It’s simple: Coal is one of America’s most abundant domestically produced energy resources. America has more coal within its borders than any other country. According to Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, more than a quarter of all the known recoverable coal reserves are located right here. If you add it up, the energy potential of American coal exceeds that of all the oil in the Middle East. Read more +
Our abundant coal will provide American families and businesses with affordable electricity for decades to come. In fact, coal can meet domestic electricity demand for more than 200 years at the current rate of consumption.
Just as modern life in the United States is unimaginable without electricity, so is the notion that our nation could meet its growing energy needs without coal. That’s because, according to EIA data, coal has provided almost half of America’s electricity generation over the past decade – about twice as much as the next largest fuel.
EIA figures also show that American coal consumption will increase to meet rising electricity demand during the next several decades. Of course, we’re not alone in relying upon coal to meet growing demand for energy. EIA predicts that world coal consumption will increase by 49 percent from 2006 to 2030. <<
Increased Energy Security
With more than a 200-year supply of coal right here in the U.S., learn how coal is helping America promote greater energy security.
Balanced Energy Portfolio
Discover how affordable, reliable coal-based electricity is just one part of a domestically balanced energy portfolio.
