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America's Power: Coal Provides Jobs and Affordable Electricity

Click to learn how much your electricity costs and how many coal jobs are in your state

Learn more about coal mining jobs and how much your electricity costs.

Coal powers nearly half of America’s electricity—more than twice any other source. And consumers that get most of their electricity from coal have some of the nation’s most affordable electricity costs.

More than 130,000 people are directly employed in U.S. coal mining in 25 states at wages that are more than 60 percent higher than the average wage for all Americans.

Providing affordable power and good jobs— that's America's Power—that's Coal.

Click on your state above, or select from the list below to see how coal helps provide your state with affordable energy and high paying jobs.

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