As of 2013, the amount of the US's electricity that comes from coal is approximately 42% This makes up the mass majority of electricity service in the country. Natural gas is the second most popular source.
Around 23% of the electricity generated in the US comes from burning coal.
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As of 2011, about 42 percent of electricity in the US was derived from coal. There is a push in the 21st century to use other methods of electricity since coal is harmful to the environment.
Approximately 23% of the US energy supply comes from coal.
Over half but not all of it
Approximately 23% of electricity in the US is produced by coal energy.
Coal is used as a heating fuel, and to generate steam for electrical power plants. About 45% of the electricity in the US comes from coal. Coal (converted to coke) is a necessary ingredient in making steel.
Coal
About 6.1%.
In the US, 49 percent of total production of electricity
Coal is used for electricity and industrial uses
More than 70% of US electricity is produced from coal.