This statistic shows the average operating heat rate for coal, petroleum, natural gas and nuclear power in the U.S. in 2016. The average operating heat rate for coal was 10,493 British thermal units per kilowatt hour.
Average operating heat rates for various energy sources in the U.S. in 2016
(in British thermal units per kilowatt hour)
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Heat rate in British thermal units per kilowatt hour
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Average operating heat rates for various energy sources in the U.S. in 2016
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* According to the source, data include distillate fuel oil and residual fuel oil. ** Includes anthracite, bituminous, subbituminous and lignite coal as well as waste and synthetic coal.
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