An analysis focusing on which coal plants could be replaced locally at a saving on the costs of clean energy undercutting coal costs shows that existing coal is increasingly more expensive than cleaner alternatives. Wind and solar power could replace nearly 3/4 of the U.S. coal fleet at an immediate savings to customers. This report is seen as starting longer conversation about the most cost-effective replacement for coal.
By Eric Gimon and Mike O’Boyle, Energy Innovation Christopher; T.M. Clack and Sarah McKee, Vibrant Clean Energy, March 2019
