68%
Coal share of power
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Coal share (%) | 68 | 16 |
National ranking
Kentucky ranks #10 of 34 states by total energy production.
| #1 | New Hampshire | 19,000,000 |
| #2 | Maine | 14,900,000 |
| #3 | Arizona | 500 |
| #4 | Florida | 260 |
| #5 | New York | 128 |
| #6 | Washington | 111 |
| #7 | Indiana | 95 |
| #8 | South Dakota | 82% |
| #9 | Missouri | 75 |
| #10 | Kentucky | 68% |
| #11 | Illinois | 54% |
| #12 | Minnesota | 48% |
| #13 | Oregon | 45% |
| #14 | Utah | 42% |
| #15 | Massachusetts | 26 |
| #16 | Pennsylvania | 7.6 |
| #17 | Rhode Island | 6.3 |
| #18 | Alaska | 6 |
| #19 | Delaware | 5.5 |
| #20 | Texas | 5.4 |
| #21 | Colorado | 5 |
| #22 | Ohio | 4 |
| #23 | North Dakota | 3 |
| #24 | Montana | 2.9 |
| #25 | Louisiana | 2 |
| #26 | New Mexico | 2 |
| #27 | Virginia | 1.4 |
| #28 | North Carolina | 1.2 |
| #29 | Vermont | 1% |
| #30 | Georgia | 1 |
| #31 | Wyoming | 1 |
| #32 | Michigan | 0.8 |
| #33 | New Jersey | 0.6 |
| #34 | Wisconsin | 0.3 |
Overview
Explore Kentucky's energy production statistics, featuring a Coal share of power of 68%. Kentucky remains one of the most coal-dependent states, though its historic coalfields have declined sharply, with natural gas and renewables growing. This data offers valuable insight into Kentucky's energy production trends for residents, researchers, and businesses evaluating Kentucky.
Did you know?
- Kentucky was historically one of the top coal-producing states, though output has fallen sharply since 2010.