Highlights: March 2026

• Net electricity generation in the United States increased 4.5% compared to March 2025, as the country experienced a rather hot March compared to normal.

• Coal stockpiles increased by 5.9% to 111 million tons compared to the previous month.

• The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) saw daily peak electricity demand reach into the upper portion of its twelve-month range on several days in March 2026.

Key indicators