The nation's coal plants may be in trouble. Coal plants are closing down at an accelerated rate, higher than previously anticipated. Supporters of coal are falsely accusing regulations by the EPA for the hard hits to the industry. Realistically, the plunging costs of natural gas, campaigns by anti-coal activists, and to a smaller degree, EPA regulations are to blame. While this is unfortunate for the coal industry, it has the potential to be good news for the solar industry and the environment. With these closures comes an opportunity for solar power to fill a widening gap in the energy market.
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