The average capacity factor of all coal plants in the United States stood at 42.5 percent in 2024. This was a slight increase compared to the previous year. The capacity factor refers to the ratio of the actual energy produced by an energy generating system to the maximum amount of energy that can be produced at full rated power.
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EIA. (April 24, 2025). Capacity factor of coal power plants in the United States from 2010 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/744947/capacity-factor-of-coal-power-plants-in-the-us-by-unit-type/
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