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U.S. Coal-Fired Generating Capacity Retired in 2025 Was the Least in 15 Years

U.S. Coal-Fired Generating Capacity Retired in 2025 Was the Least in 15 Years
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During 2025, the U.S. electric power sector retired 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired generating capacity at four power plants, the least since 2010. At the beginning of 2025, coal plant operators had planned to retire 8.5 GW of capacity; however, 4.8 GW of planned retirements were delayed to a future … [continued]

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Hydropower Generation Expected to Recover Despite Snow Drought in the West

Hydropower Generation Expected to Recover Despite Snow Drought in the West
3 min read

In our April Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect U.S. hydropower generation will increase by 5% in 2026 but remain 1.8% below the 10-year average following snow drought conditions in some states. Hydropower generation in 2025 increased to 245 billion kilowatthours (BkWh), about 4 BkWh more than the record-low generation year 2024. … [continued]

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Don’t Blame Technology For The Start-And-Stop Transition To Clean Energy

Don’t Blame Technology For The Start-And-Stop Transition To Clean Energy
7 min read

Does the transition to clean energy rely on technology? Sure. Energy innovation is one kind of technological advancement that can enrich human lives, as the energy system is the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions and a major driver of climate change. Over the last decade, technologies have evolved enough … [continued]

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