Energy and Environment

Coal to dominate US electricity market over next two years

By John Siciliano
Published August 8, 2017 6:14pm ET
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Coal to dominate US electricity market over next two years
The latest outlook showed coal's power plant output will rise from comprising 30 percent of the nation's electricity output last year to nearly 32 percent in the second half of 2017. (AP Photo/Branden Camp) | Branden Camp

U.S. coal production will see a sustained boost over the next two years due to increased use at power plants and a rise in exports, according to the federal government’s latest energy projections.

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