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From a practical standpoint, there is no cheaper source of dependable energy then coal. This ignores environmental impacts and mining accidents though.
Wind and solar have very high up front costs and require other sources of energy to maintain the steady stream supply, thus they are still not practical for more then small portion of power. Many of these systems never return the initial investment of the generators.
Nuclear energy is actually very cheap, from a operating standpoint, but ecological and waste storage costs increase the overall costs. Adding the cost of creating massive waste lands is hard to quantify, but is certainly expensive/
Oil is also a possible energy source, but major deposits in the United States have no been exploited as of yet and political stability in other regions raise transporting costs and creates wars.
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Is coal a source of energy?
Yes,coal is a source of energy................
Why is coal good?
Cheapest source of energy. Coal also provides a stable source of energy (no Arab oil embargoes, no sudden scarcity like you experience with natural gas) and there is a very plentiful supply both in the U.S. and in other foreign countries.
Why do you use coal source energy?
why do you think coal is the most energy source we are going to use in the future
Is coal you nonrenewable resource?
Yes, coal is a nonrenewable source of energy.
How does the energy source coal work?
The energy in coal is chemical energy. The usual way to extract it is to burn the coal converting it to heat energy. This can then be turned into electrical energy Fuels like gasoline and coal are sources of energy which means they store energy
What is the cheapest energy source found in the US?
Coal Wind Oil
Is coal a source of energy?
Yes,coal is a source of energy................
Why is coal good?
Cheapest source of energy. Coal also provides a stable source of energy (no Arab oil embargoes, no sudden scarcity like you experience with natural gas) and there is a very plentiful supply both in the U.S. and in other foreign countries.
Is coal the cleanest nonrenewable energy source?
Coal is the dirties nonrenewable energy source
Why do you use coal source energy?
why do you think coal is the most energy source we are going to use in the future
Why is coal mining done?
Coal is an energy source.
What is the original source of energy for both coal and wind?
the original source of energy for both coal and wind is the sun.
What is the cheapest alternative energy source?
the cheapest alternative source of energy is biomass. because we can use it all and free and easy to find.
Is coal an alternative energy source?
No, coal is not an alternative energy source. "Alternative" energy sources means energy sources other than fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas).
Is coal a source of energy derived from the ocean?
No. coal is a source of energy collected from the earth. It is a form of oil that is not finished yet.
Would coal be a good alternative energy source for Louisiana?
would coal be a good alternative energy source for louisiana
Which source of energy is least damaging to environment?
coal
