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For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal
Solar energy provided 12.8% of U.S. electricity in May, surpassing coal's 12.2% for the first time on record. Political efforts, including the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' and President Trump's coal industry funding, aim to counter renewable energy growth despite solar's rising share. Coal generation remains volatile but shows a slight monthly increase.
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