The cost of transporting coal to the U.S. electric power sector fell again in 2024

Written on 03/16/2026

We released new data on the electric power sector's coal transportation costs. The release incorporates final data for 2024 from Form EIA-923, which we collect from electric power plant owners and operators. The data release includes tables with costs, in nominal and real (2024) dollars, across regions, states, and modes of transportation.
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