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In 2019, 239 gigawatts (GW) of coal capacity were online in the US. In 2020, 166 GW (72% of 2019’s capacity) were either uneconomic compared to local wind or solar or due to retire within five years. Out of the total 235 US coal plants, 182 plants (80%) are uneconomic or already retiring.

In 2019, 239 gigawatts (GW) of coal capacity were online in the US. In 2020, 166 GW (72% of 2019’s capacity) were either uneconomic compared to local wind or solar or due to retire within five years. Out of the total 235 US coal plants, 182 plants (80%) are uneconomic or already retiring.

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Oh I know, that's one of the only ways that renewable will ever be cheaper than bulk fossil generation.

Where I live the local utility pushed some aggregation bullshit on the city to consolidate the city and suburban electric systems with "green" energy. It costs more, and you have to opt out to keep the old "dirty" rate. It's just a gibs to the utility.