IHS Markit noted power systems will increasing rely on natural gas-fired resources and a tripling of renewable energy such as wind and solar from the current 7% contribution. A diverse energy mix that includes coal and nuclear is the best way to maintain a cost - effective power supply in the US , according to IHS Markit . The current range of energy sources has lowered production costs by $ 114bn and reduced consumers ' bills by 27 % . The present increase in investments will mean that " some US power systems will have no meaningful contributions from coal or nuclear resources " , the report said .
A diverse energy mix that includes coal and nuclear is the best way to maintain a cost - effective power supply in the US , according to IHS Markit . The current range of energy sources has lowered production costs by $ 114bn and reduced consumers ' bills by 27 % . The present increase in investments will mean that " some US power systems will have no meaningful contributions from coal or nuclear resources " , the report said .