US coal consumption decreases by 13pct last week
2011-10-10 11:19:02 [Print]
According to power industry data monitor Genscape, US coal consumption fell by 13% last week and was down 7% from the same week a year ago.
Coal use swings up and down seasonally and varies from week to week and region to region depending on electricity demand to run air-conditioners or power heaters.
Economic activity also is a factor. Coal plants produce slightly less than 50% of US electricity. Power generation accounts for more than 90% of US coal consumption.
Genscape regional indexes are calculated separately from the national index and do not always add up to the separately calculated US total.
Coal use swings up and down seasonally and varies from week to week and region to region depending on electricity demand to run air-conditioners or power heaters.
Economic activity also is a factor. Coal plants produce slightly less than 50% of US electricity. Power generation accounts for more than 90% of US coal consumption.
Genscape regional indexes are calculated separately from the national index and do not always add up to the separately calculated US total.
