US coal generation falls 11% in H1 2026 despite Trump's pro-coal push

US coal-fired electricity generation declined 11% in the first half of 2026, driven by cheaper natural gas and renewables, undercutting the administration's efforts to revive the sector. The trend reflects persistent market economics over policy support, with coal's share of the power mix continuing to erode. This signals a structural shift in US energy supply that may affect emissions and grid reliability debates.