Coal costs for electricity generation in the U.S. 2005-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 12, 2024

Average cost of coal for the electric power industry in the United States amounted to 47.23 U.S. dollars per ton in 2023, the highest figure during the period under consideration. This was a five percent increase compared to the previous year, with figures having fluctuated over the years.

Average cost of coal for the electric power industry in the United States from 2005 to 2023 (in U.S. dollars per ton)

CharacteristicAverage cost in U.S. dollars per ton
2023 47.23
2022 44.69
2021 37.48
2020 36.36
2019 38.7
2018 39.25
2017 39.27
2016 40.64
2015 42.86
2014 45.96
2013 45.33
2012 46.09
2011 46.65
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Average cost in U.S. dollars per ton2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
3032.53537.54042.54547.550

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November 2024

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2005 to 2023

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According to the source, coal data include anthracite, bituminous, subbituminous, lignite, waste coal, and synthetic coal. Prior to 2011, synthesis gas was not included.

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