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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Coal Data Browser, Short-Term Energy Outlook, and Coal Markets
EIA expects total 2017 U.S. coal production to be 773 million short tons (MMst), 45 MMst higher than in 2016 and the largest year-over-year tonnage increase since 2001. Coal prices across the United States rose as well, especially for Central Appalachian coal. An increase in demand for U.S. coal exports more than offset a slight decline in U.S. coal consumption, contributing to higher coal production in 2017.
U.S. coal production, exports, and prices increased in 2017 - Today in Energy - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Why yes, it did. Barely. And the Powder River Basin output was virtually unchanged, contrary to another stinky 'fact' that Silly Billy pulled out of his ample ass. Now compare this to wind;
AWEA is expecting 10% wind power by 2020
And then there is solar;
Solar Panel Cost Trends (Tons of Charts)
Point made.