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Posted September 29, 2025Two U.S. markets occasionally produce more electricity from coal than from natural gas ›
Data values: U.S. Regional Electricity Generation, Electric Power Sector
Two electricity markets in the Midwest still generate more electricity from coal than from natural gas in at least some months of the year: Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). We expect these two regions will generate more electricity from coal than from natural gas in some upcoming winter months, based on forecasts in our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook.
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