Coal is primarily used to heat water into steam in large steam turbines that are used to generate electricity for large parts of the U.S.
Coal generates about half of the electricity used in the United States.
The United States produces about 20% of the world's supply of coal. Montana is the state with the most coal reserves, but Wyoming is the top coal-producing state. Coal generates about half of the electricity used in the United States.
bituminous coal
Yes, coal is still used today to produce a large percentage of the electricity in the United States and elsewhere.
In terms of total energy consumption in the United States, coal accounts for approximately 32 percent. The vast majority of coal is used to generate electricity.
by burning it. :P "hey bob!"
Because it is a cheap and abundant source of energy that can be mined right here in the united states.
mainly coal. :)
Mainly oil, sometimes coal
As of recent data, approximately 10-15% of the coal mined in the United States is exported to other countries. This percentage can fluctuate based on global demand, market conditions, and domestic consumption levels. The majority of U.S. coal is still used for electricity generation and industrial purposes within the country.
Electric utilities remained by far the largest consumers of coal, and demand from this sector was expected to remain steady well into the future. More than half the electricity used in the United States is generated by coal.
Mainly oil, sometimes coal