A Clean Energy Milestone: Renewables Pulled Ahead of Coal in 2020

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By Katelyn WeisbrodFeb 26, 2021, 5:05 am276 pts
Low costs of wind and solar power helped renewables pass coal in electricity generation; gas remains the leader. By Dan Gearino In a year of pandemic illness and chaotic politics, there also was a major milestone in the transition to clean energy: U.S. renewable energy sources for the first time generated more…

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