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Coal

The Evolution of Coal

Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s businesses are striving to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in a manner our customers can afford, our regulators will allow and technology advances support. As coal units are retired, additional noncarbon generation is deployed and transmission is expanded, Berkshire Hathaway Energy plans to retire its coal units by 2049.

Improvement

 

We evaluate our environmental performance and continually seek ways to reduce emissions from our coal units as we strive to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Focus on Renewables

 

As of December 31, 2022, Berkshire Hathaway Energy had invested more than $31.6 billion in owned wind, solar and geothermal energy projects; 52% of our owned and contracted generating capacity comes from renewable and noncarbon sources.

Investment

 

We continue to pursue and invest in renewable energy opportunities for the benefit of our customers. As of December 31, 2022, only 5% of our overall net investment in property, plant and equipment was invested in coal generation assets.