Midwest Energy News cites AEE- and AWEA-funded study by Analysis Group that concludes coal power is declining due to market forces, specifically dropping prices in shale gas development. From the story:

Meanwhile, a June 20 report from the Analysis Group concludes that market forces — especially lower prices from shale gas development — are behind the general decline of coal-fired power plants’ competitiveness. The American Wind Energy Association and the Advanced Energy Economy Institute funded the report.

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