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Wood Mackenzie sees extended ‘sunset’ for costly coal power

Brian Martucci July 22, 2025 1 min read
Construction Dive
Wood Mackenzie sees extended ‘sunset’ for costly coal power
AI Article Summary

The firm Wood Mackenzie reports that coal remains more costly than natural gas or renewable energy in the United States. However, due to a slowdown in developing these alternative energy sources, coal use is expected to continue for a longer period than anticipated. This suggests a delayed transition to more sustainable forms of energy. The report highlights the economic factors influencing energy choices in the industry.