Soaring solar and a surge in hydro push more coal off the US grid As the world grapples with climate change, the United States is making progress in reducing its reliance on coal.
The latest data from the grid suggests this shift has taken root, and it's time to examine what this means for our energy future.
The trend towards cleaner energy sources gained momentum last year, but coal's reaction caught many off guard. Demand rose by 3 percent initially, with coal production increasing to meet the surge.