Renewables outproduced coal power in the U.S. for the first time ever

        May 2, 2019 Popular Mechanics | United States | energy: future

In April 2019, renewable energy generated more electricity than coal for the first time in U.S. history, thanks to peak hydro from spring melt and annual coal-plant maintenance. Coal costs are also rising as renewables (wind and solar) become ever cheaper, the US adding record solar and wind capacity while shutting down loss-making coal plants.