New Wind and Solar Power Is Cheaper Than Existing Coal in Much of the U.S., Analysis Finds

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By Dan GearinoMar 25, 2019, 11:39 am202 ptsTrending
Coal-fired power plants in the Southeast and Ohio Valley stand out. In all, 74% of coal plants cost more to run than building new wind or solar, analysts found. By Dan Gearino Not a single coal-fired power plant along the Ohio River will be able to compete on price with new wind and solar power by 2025,…

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