How much of the energy in burning coal reaches the consumer as

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How much of the energy in burning coal reaches the consumer as electricity?this question is part of energy week boston quiz

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One-thirdA typical coal plant has an efficiency of about 33% which means that the plant can convert only 33% of the total energy in the coal to electricity.  The remaining energy in the coal is lost in the process.

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