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What percentage of the energy in coal actually makes it to peoples homes?

How much of the energy that is in coal is lost first when it is burned for heat, then when the heat creates electricity, and finally when the electricity is sent to people's homes.

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March 05, 2009 04:40 AM

"Only about 40 percent of the thermal energy in coal is converted to electricity." by HowStuffWorks.com

The article also explains clearly how much coal is used to power a certain number of homes.
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