Wind and Solar Produced More Energy Than Coal in the U.S. From January Through July This Year, a First

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By Paige BennettAug 16, 2024, 3:09 pm325 ptsTop
From January through July of this year, wind and solar in the U.S. generated more net electricity than power from coal, according to recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). According to the EIA’s Monthly Energy Review for July 2024, electricity net generation from renewable energy…

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