[ConservativeDude]

could you comment on this story a little bit?

can gas replace coal fast enough to avoid brown outs in heavy use markets?

what about the gluts of coal that are occurring in various places b/c of the war on coal?

any/all commentary you could provide would be appreciated

[thackney]

can gas replace coal fast enough to avoid brown outs in heavy use markets?

In general, I expect this not to cause brownouts. Natural Gas Electrical Power Plants have been a growing share of the market for years. It will continue.

Electricity from natural gas surpasses coal for first time, but just for one month
http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=22312

what about the gluts of coal that are occurring in various places b/c of the war on coal?

I think we will see more US mines shutdown.

Another coal giant files for bankruptcy>
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3320083/posts