States moving to protect coal plants are among the most coal-dependent

Six states that have passed new legislation aimed at protecting coal power plants from closure are all among the top 10 states in the country by the percent of electricity produced by coal. Most states now generate less than 30% of their electricity from coal.

Percentage of state’s electricity produced with coal

Note: Graphic updated May 22.

Source: US Energy Information Administration

Graphic: Alex Leeds Matthews and John Keefe, CNN