U.S. cost of coal for electricity generation 2022

Average cost of coal for the electric power industry in the United States amounted to 44.69 U.S. dollars per ton in 2022. This was a noticeable increase compared to the previous year, with figures having fluctuated over the years. A peak of 46.65 U.S. dollars was recorded in 2011.

Average cost of coal for the electric power industry in the United States from 2005 to 2022 (in U.S. dollars per ton)

Characteristic	Average cost in U.S. dollars per ton
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
2010	44.64
2009	43.74
2008	41.14
2007	35.48
2006	34.09
2005	31.2

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November 2023

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United States

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2005 to 2022

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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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