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Electricity generated per unit of fuel used: coal, natural gas, oil

How much electricity is generated from a unit of coal, natural gas and oil in the U.S.? (in kilowatt hours)

The data shows the amount of electricity generated per unit of coal, natural gas and oil used in the U.S. Approximately 578 kilowatt hours of electricity are generated from one barrel of residual fuel oil.

1 metric ton of coal	1927
1 barrel of residual fuel oil	578
1,000 cubic feet of natural gas	99

Electricity generated per unit of fuel used: coal, natural gas, oil

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