New York (CNN Business) The last time the United States consumed more renewable energy than coal was in the 19th century, when hydropower was just getting started and wood burning was a major fuel source. America's coal consumption collapsed by another 15% last year to its weakest level since 1964, the EIA said. Consumption of renewable energy in the United States hit a record high last year, the fourth-straight years of growth, the EIA said. Renewable energy, by contrast, continues to boom as costs fall and climate change concerns rise. Consumption of renewable energy in the United States hit a record high last year, the fourth-straight years of growth, the EIA said.

Source: CNN May 28, 2020 19:41 UTC