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October 22, 2026 - U.S. coal-fired electricity generation increased substantially in 2025, according to final figures in the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Electric Power Annual.
Coal-fired facilities generated approximately 734.9 million megawatthours, up from 652.2 million in 2024—a 12.7% increase. Coal consumption for electricity generation reached 415.1 million short tons, compared with 372.9 million a year earlier, an increase of 11.3%.
Electric utilities accounted for most coal-fired generation, producing 574.4 million megawatthours. Independent power producers generated another 156.1 million megawatthours, with commercial and industrial facilities accounting for the remainder.
Coal consumption for useful thermal output, such as steam and heat, declined 3.2% to approximately 8.6 million short tons. However, combined coal consumption for electricity generation and useful thermal output increased 11% to 423.7 million short tons.
The accompanying graphic presents the national totals and complete coal-sector breakdowns from EIA’s Table 1.1, comparing 2025 with 2024. The annual data were released October 21, 2026.
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