U.S. power sector emissions rose 4% in 2025 as coal generation increased

Electricity demand drove U.S. power-sector CO2 emissions up 4% last year, with coal generation rising to meet the load, according to the Energy Information Administration.

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67d Utility Dive CO2 emissions from US power sector rose 4% last year — The rise in emissions was linked to increased electricity generation and coal use, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said.

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eia.gov U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent Statistics and Analysis

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