Today, coal produced in the United States generates more than half of the nation's electricity. Demand for electricity continues to grow and an affordable, stable energy supply continues to be an important factor in a healthy US economy. In order for the nation to maintain its energy independence, coal must continue to play an important role in a balanced national energy portfolio.
America has a far larger domestic supply of coal than of any other fossil fuel used to produce electricity. Based on the current rate of consumption, US coal supplies could last for 250 years. Currently, 50 percent of the nation’s electricity is produced from coal; 30 percent of nation’s coal is produced in the Powder River Basin; and six percent of the nation’s electricity is derived from coal produced by
Rio Tinto Energy America (RTEA)
RTEA mines are prepared to help supply economical fuel to meet energy needs, although fuel alone will not meet future energy demands. Capacity to generate and transport energy must be added in an environmentally responsible manner to maintain a healthy national economy and all that it provides.
Rio Tinto Energy America is committed to helping remove roadblocks to new cleaner power plants. Faced with a growing demand for electricity investing in clean coal technologies is a solid investment in America's energy and environmental future.
