U.S. Set to Surpass Coal with Record-Breaking Solar and Wind Energy by 2025

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According to a new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar and wind energy sources in the United States are on track to reach a significant milestone by May 2025. Renewable energy installations, particularly solar and wind, are projected to generate more electricity than coal for the first time on a monthly basis. This shift marks a major transition in the nation’s energy mix, driven by rapid investments in new clean energy projects and older coal plants being phased out.

The EIA notes that soaring solar installation rates and growth in wind capacity across several states, including Arizona, are the primary factors for this change. Utilities and developers continue to pour resources into renewables, with Arizona standing out as a leading state for solar energy expansion. As a result, the electricity grid is expected to see continued declines in coal usage, further powering the country’s shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

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