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U.S. energy production has increased faster than energy consumption over the past 50 years
coalconsumption/demandliquid fuelsmonthlynatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumproduction/supplytotal energy
U.S. capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in 2023
biofuelscapacityethanolproduction/supply
EIA now publishes additional U.S. biofuel and distillate forecasts
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)biofuelsdistillate fuelforecasts/projectionsliquid fuels
Utility-scale U.S. solar electricity generation continues to grow in 2024
CaliforniaFloridaTexaselectricitygenerationsolarstatesutility
U.S. wind generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation
coalelectric generationelectricitywind
U.S. imports of renewable diesel increased in the early months of 2024
dieselexports/imports
California residents are increasingly pairing battery storage with solar installations
Californiaelectricitygenerationnet meteringresidentialsolarstatesstorage
U.S. production capacity for sustainable aviation fuel to grow
capacityjet fuelliquid fuelspetroleum productsproduction/supply
Cancellations reduce expected U.S. capacity of offshore wind facilities
MassachusettsNew JerseyNew YorkOhioelectricitygenerationoffshorestateswind
How has energy use changed throughout U.S. history?
coalconsumption/demandelectricityliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumwood
Why are Midwest grid operators turning away wind power?
Midwestelectricitygenerationwind
U.S. energy production exceeded consumption by record amount in 2023
coalconsumption/demandcrude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumproduction/supply
U.S. biodiesel imports have doubled since 2022 due to low prices in Europe
Europebiofuelsexports/importsinternational
U.S. electric power sector reported fewer delays for new solar capacity projects in 2023
capacityelectricitygenerationsolar
Wind generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
electricitygenerationwind
U.S. hydropower generation expected to increase by 6% in 2024 following last year’s lows
AlabamaCaliforniaNew YorkNorthwestTennesseeelectricitygenerationhydroelectricmapstates
Natural gas filled in most of the drop in solar generation in Texas during April 8 eclipse
Texaselectricitygenerationnatural gassolarstates
April 8 solar eclipse will briefly limit solar electricity generation across the country
electricitygenerationmapsolar
EIA now publishes interregional renewable diesel rail shipment data
CaliforniaOregonWashingtonbiofuelsdieselliquid fuelsmaprailstates
Western U.S. hydropower generation fell to a 22-year low last year
ArizonaCaliforniaOregonWashingtonelectricitygenerationhydroelectricstates
Biomass-based diesel and ethanol compliance credit prices decline 45% from start of year
RINbiofuelsdieselethanolprices
Solar and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
capacityelectricitygenerationmapnatural gasnuclearsolarstoragewind
Solar and wind to lead growth of U.S. power generation for the next two years
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)electricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationsolarwind
We expect solar will supply almost all growth in U.S. electricity generation through 2025
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)electricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationsolar
New Renewable Fuel Standard volume targets facilitate renewable natural gas production
RFS (renewable fuel standards)natural gasproduction/supply
EIA expects U.S. annual solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)electricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationhydroelectricsolar
Solar and wind power curtailments are rising in California
Californiaelectricitygenerationsolarstateswind
Market prices for Renewable Fuel Standard credits are falling
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsdieselethanolprices
Record U.S. small-scale solar capacity was added in 2022
CaliforniaHawaiiNew JerseyNew Yorkelectricitygenerationsolarstates
In 2023, U.S. renewable diesel production capacity surpassed biodiesel production capacity
biofuelscapacitydieselethanolproduction/supply
Solar panel shipments set a record high in 2022 as capacity continued to grow
New pumped-storage capacity in China is helping to integrate growing wind and solar power
Chinaelectricitygenerationhydroelectricsolarstoragestorage capacitywind
Almost all U.S. renewable diesel is consumed in California; most isn’t made there
CaliforniaKansasLouisianaNorth DakotaOregonWashingtonWyomingbiofuelsproduction/supplystates
As Texas wind and solar capacity increase, energy curtailments are also likely to rise
Texasproduction/supplysolarwind
Nonfossil fuel energy sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2022
biofuelscoalconsumption/demandcrude oilhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumwind
As solar capacity grows, duck curves are getting deeper in California
Californiacapacityelectric power gridelectricitygenerationsolarstates
Increased U.S. renewable and natural gas generation likely to reduce summer coal demand
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)coalconsumption/demandelectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationnatural gasweather
Mixed water supply condition across western states affects 2023 hydropower outlook
CaliforniaNorthwestelectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationhydroelectricmapstatesweather
Solar distributed generation capacity in Brazil is growing rapidly
Brazilelectricitygenerationmapnet meteringsolar
EIA explores effects of Inflation Reduction Act on the Annual Energy Outlook
AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)capacityelectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationsolar
Renewable generation surpassed coal and nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2022
coalelectricitygenerationhydroelectricnatural gasnuclearsolarwind
Waste-to-energy plants are a small but stable source of electricity in the United States
electricitygenerationmappower plantswaste-to-energy
Wind, solar, and batteries increasingly account for more new U.S. power capacity additions
capacityelectricitygenerationsolarstoragewind
After dropping to a 20-year low, western U.S. hydropower generation rose 13% last year
More than half of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2023 will be solar
capacityelectricitygenerating capacitygenerationmapnatural gasnuclearsolarwind
Domestic renewable diesel capacity could more than double through 2025
biofuelscapacitydieselproduction/supply
Increasing renewables likely to reduce coal and natural gas generation over next two years
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)coalelectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationnatural gas
Western U.S. hydroelectric generation rises from a 20-year low during the 2021–22 water year
electric generationelectricityhydroelectric
U.S. battery storage capacity will increase significantly by 2025
electricitygenerationpower plantssolarstorage capacity
U.S. wind generation falls into regional patterns by season
electricitygenerationmapwind
One of the largest wind farms in the United States was completed in Oklahoma last spring
Oklahomaelectricitygenerationmapstateswind
Homes and buildings in the West and Northeast have the largest share of small-scale solar
CBECS (Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey)RECS (Residential Energy Consumption Survey)buildingscommercialelectricitygenerationresidentialsolar
California fuel mix changes in response to September heat wave
Californiaconsumption/demandelectricityelectricity generating fuel mixgenerationhydroelectricnatural gasnuclearsolarstatesweatherwind
In the first half of 2022, 24% of U.S. electricity generation came from renewable sources
electricitygenerationhydroelectricsolarwind
Record numbers of solar panels were shipped in the United States during 2021
CaliforniaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisTexaselectricitygenerationsolarstates
U.S. capacity to convert waste to energy declines after remaining steady since 1994
capacityelectricitygenerationmapstateswaste-to-energy
EIA expects renewables to account for 22% of U.S. electricity generation in 2022
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)electricityforecasts/projectionsgeneration
Utility-scale solar projects report delays
Energy production declined by record amounts in several states in 2020
ArizonaCaliforniaIndianaIowaMassachusettsNew MexicoOhioOklahomaWyomingbiofuelscoalcrude oilhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumproduction/supplysolarstateswind
Extending investment tax credits through 2050 increases U.S. solar generation by 10%
AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)electricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationsolar
Solar photovoltaic module shipments reach record high in 2021
electricitysolar
Renewable identification number prices for ethanol and biomass-based diesel remain high
RFS (renewable fuel standards)RINbiomassdieselethanolliquid fuelsprices
Fossil fuel sources accounted for 79% of U.S. consumption of primary energy in 2021
biofuelscoalconsumption/demandhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumwindwood
Developers plan to add 6 gigawatts of U.S. offshore wind capacity through 2029
capacityelectricitygenerationoffshorewind
EIA expects solar and wind to be larger sources of U.S. electricity generation this summer
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)electricitygenerationsolarweatherwind
Renewable generation surpassed nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2021
biomasscoalelectricitygenerationhydroelectricnatural gasnuclearsolarwind
Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29
coalelectricitygenerationnatural gasnuclearwind
Drought effects on hydroelectricity generation in western U.S. differed by region in 2021
CaliforniaOregonWashingtonelectricitygenerationhydroelectricstatesweather
Duration of utility-scale batteries depends on how they’re used
electricitystorageutility
EIA projects U.S. renewable diesel supply to surpass biodiesel in AEO2022
AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)biofuelsdieselforecasts/projectionsliquid fuelsproduction/supply
EIA projects that renewable generation will supply 44% of U.S. electricity by 2050
AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)electricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationproduction/supply
Solar power and batteries account for 60% of planned new U.S. electric generation capacity
capacityelectricitygenerationsolarstorage
EIA adds new forecasts of renewable diesel and other biofuels to Short-Term Energy Outlook
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)biofuels
Mixed water supply conditions in the Northwest affect 2022 hydropower outlook
electricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationhydroelectricmapproduction/supplyweather
Five states updated or adopted new clean energy standards in 2021
IllinoisOregonRPS (Renewable Portfolio Standards)electricitygenerationstates
New renewable power plants are reducing U.S. electricity generation from natural gas
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)electricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationnatural gaspower plants
Solar power will account for nearly half of new U.S. electric generating capacity in 2022
capacityelectricitygenerationmapnatural gassolarwind
Solar power and battery storage will likely account for most of the 78 GW of capacity additions in 2022 and 2023
electricitygenerating capacitysolar
U.S. electric power sector’s use of water continued its downward trend in 2020
electricitygenerationnatural gas
California hydroelectric facilities continue to respond to prices despite drought
Californiaelectricitygenerationhydroelectricstatesweather
EIA expands data coverage of biofuels in our Monthly Energy Review
biofuelsethanolliquid fuelsproduction/supply
Solar generation was 3% of U.S. electricity in 2020, but we project it will be 20% by 2050
electricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationsolar
Hourly generation from California hydroelectric facilities continues to respond to prices, despite drought
Californiaelectric generationelectricityhydroelectric
Renewables will account for most global generation increases, but coal use remains high
IEO (International Energy Outlook)coalelectricitygenerationhydroelectricnatural gasnuclearsolarwind
EIA projects accelerating renewable consumption and steady liquid fuels growth to 2050
CO2 (carbon dioxide)IEO (International Energy Outlook)consumption/demandforecasts/projectionsliquid fuels
Most planned U.S. battery storage additions in next three years to be paired with solar
electricitygenerationpower plantssolarstoragewind
EIA expects U.S. hydropower generation to decline 14% in 2021 amid drought
CaliforniaNorthwestOregonSTEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)Washingtonelectricitygenerationhydroelectricmapstatesweather
World’s longest-operating solar thermal facility is retiring most of its capacity
electricitygenerationpower plantsretirementssolar
EIA releases plant-level U.S. biofuels production capacity data
biofuelscapacityethanolliquid fuelsproduction/supply
Hydropower made up 66% of Brazil’s electricity generation in 2020
BrazilLNG (liquefied natural gas)capacityhydroelectricnatural gassolar
U.S. solar photovoltaic module shipments up 33% in 2020
capacityexports/importsresidentialsolar
Drought conditions help push western U.S. hydroelectric generation below its five-year range
AEO2011electric generationelectricityhydroelectricweather
California’s curtailments of solar electricity generation continue to increase
Californiaelectricitygenerationsolarstates
Average U.S. construction cost for onshore wind generation decreased by 27% since 2013
U.S. renewable diesel capacity could increase due to announced and developing projects
capacitydieselproduction/supply
Renewables became the second-most prevalent U.S. electricity source in 2020
coalelectricitygenerationnatural gasnuclear
Average U.S. construction costs for solar generation continued to fall in 2019
electricitygenerationnatural gassolarwind
California’s hydroelectric generation affected by historic drought
Californiagenerationhydroelectricmapstatesweather
Nonfossil fuel sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2020
United Statesbiofuelscoalconsumption/demandhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumwindwood
Most U.S. wind capacity built since 2011 is located in the center of the country
capacityelectricitygenerationwind
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2020
biofuelsbiomassconsumption/demandelectricitygenerationgeothermalhydroelectricsolarwind
U.S. energy consumption in 2020 increased for renewables, fell for all other fuels
consumption/demandtotal energy
Agricultural feedstock costs drive RIN prices to all-time highs
RFS (renewable fuel standards)RINbiofuelsbiomassdieselethanolprices
Energy production in the United States fell by more than 5% in 2020
coalcrude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumproduction/supply
U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel increased 12% in 2020
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsdieselexports/imports
Texas likely to add record utility-scale solar capacity in the next two years
Texascapacityelectricitygenerationsolarstates
More electricity is generated in Georgia from biomass than in any state except California
CaliforniaGeorgiabiomasselectricitygenerationstates
Mixed water supply conditions expected to affect hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
Northwestelectricitygenerationhydroelectricmapproduction/supply
Texas and Florida had large small-scale solar capacity increases in 2020
FloridaTexascapacityelectricitysolarstates
The United States installed more wind turbine capacity in 2020 than in any other year
IowaKansasTexascapacityelectricitymapstateswind
Ethanol and biomass-based diesel RIN prices approaching all-time highs
RINbiomassdieselethanolprices
EIA publishes a ratio of revenues-to-costs to explain power plant additions
electricitynatural gaspower plantsrevenuesolar
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsdieselethanolgasoline
EIA projects renewables share of U.S. electricity generation mix will double by 2050
AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)coalelectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationhydroelectricnatural gasnuclearsolarwind
U.S. wind generation sets new daily and hourly records at end of 2020
U.S. wind energy production tax credit extended through 2021
capacityproduction/supplywind
Renewables account for most new U.S. electricity generating capacity in 2021
coalelectricitygenerating capacitymapnatural gasnuclearretirementssolarwind
In California, natural gas helps balance changes in electricity demand and solar output
Californiaconsumption/demandelectricitynatural gassolarstates
New York generated the fourth most electricity from renewable sources of any state in 2019
New Yorkelectricitygenerationstates
2020 could be a record year for U.S. wind turbine installations
OklahomaSTEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)Texaselectricitygenerationstateswind
U.S. biodiesel production capacity declined slightly in 2019
biofuelscapacityproduction/supply
Natural gas prices and renewable capital costs affect the generation mix in China
ChinaIEO (International Energy Outlook)generationinternationalnatural gasprices
Utility-scale battery storage costs decreased nearly 70% between 2015 and 2018
storageutility
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2019
biofuelscommercialconsumption/demandelectricitygeothermalhydroelectricindustrialresidentialsolartotal energytransportationwindwood
Wind is a growing part of the electricity mix in Texas
Texaselectricitygenerationstateswind
Solar photovoltaic generators receive higher electricity prices than other technologies
electricitygenerationpricessolarwholesale prices
Smoke from California wildfires decreases solar generation in CAISO
Californiaelectricitygenerationmapsolarstates
Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind generation continue to fall
Fossil fuels account for the largest share of U.S. energy production and consumption
U.S. shipments of solar photovoltaic modules increase as prices continue to fall
electricityexports/importsgenerationsolar
Early 2020 data show U.S. biodiesel production levels largely unchanged since 2019
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsdieseldistillate fuelliquid fuelsproduction/supply
Most U.S. utility-scale geothermal power plants built since 2000 are binary-cycle plants
electricitygenerationgeothermalmappower plants
EIA now estimates biodiesel production and consumption by state
CaliforniaIllinoisIowaTexasalternative fuelsbiofuelsconsumption/demandliquid fuelsproduction/supplystatestransportation
Colorado ranks seventh among states with the most energy production
Coloradocoalcrude oilelectricityliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumproduction/supplystates
The central United States set several wind power records this spring
U.S. fuel ethanol production and inventory changes have largely followed motor gasoline
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsethanolgasolineinventories/stocksliquid fuelsproduction/supply
Renewable diesel drives growth in 2019 biomass-based diesel imports
U.S. renewable energy consumption surpasses coal for the first time in over 130 years
coalcommercialconsumption/demandelectricityindustrialliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumresidentialtotal energytransportation
Solar photovoltaic module shipments increase in 2019 while average value per peak kilowatt continues to fall
capacityresidentialsolar
Most new utility-scale solar in the United States is being built in the South Atlantic
Large battery systems are often paired with renewable energy power plants
electricitygenerationpower plantsstorage
U.S. ethanol exports fell for the first time in four years in 2019
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsethanolexports/imports
In 2019, U.S. energy production exceeded consumption for the first time in 62 years
coalconsumption/demandcrude oilliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumpetroleum productsproduction/supply
Wind became the third-largest source of U.S generation capacity in 2019, surpassing nuclear capacity
generating capacityhydroelectricnuclearwind
Wind and natural gas-fired generators led U.S. power sector capacity additions in 2019
capacityelectricitygenerationnatural gaswind
Lower compensation rates for residential solar PV generation could reduce overall adoption
AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)electricitygenerationresidentialsolar
Most of Hawaii’s electric battery systems are paired with wind or solar power plants
Hawaiielectricitymappower plantssolarstateswind
EIA projects U.S. biofuel production to slowly increase through 2050
AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)biofuelsforecasts/projectionsproduction/supply
Wind has surpassed hydro as most-used renewable electricity generation source in U.S.
electricitygenerationhydroelectricwind
EIA expects U.S. electricity generation from renewables to soon surpass nuclear and coal
AEO (Annual Energy Outlook)coalelectricitygenerationnuclear
U.S. biomass-based diesel tax credit renewed through 2022 in government spending bill
biomassdieselliquid fuels
EIA forecasts slower growth in natural gas-fired generation while renewable energy rises
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)electricitygenerationnatural gas
New electric generating capacity in 2020 will come primarily from wind and solar
capacitycoalelectricitygenerationmapnatural gasnuclearretirementssolarwind
EIA Product Highlight: Plant-level biodiesel production capacity
U.S. onshore wind capacity exceeds 100 gigawatts
Nearly half of U.S. geothermal power capacity came online in the 1980s
capacityelectricitygeothermalpower plants
The Renewable Fuel Standard Program, RVOs, and RINs explained
RFS (renewable fuel standards)
EPA refinery exemptions reduced renewable fuel blending requirements in 2018
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsethanol
EIA projects that renewables will provide nearly half of world electricity by 2050
IEO (International Energy Outlook)electricitygenerationhydroelectricinternationalsolarwind
Most wind capacity in the United States is designed for a medium wind speed environment
capacitymapwind
Maine and New York become the 6th and 7th states to adopt 100% clean electricity targets
MaineNew YorkRPS (Renewable Portfolio Standards)electricitygenerationstates
Increase in U.S. fuel ethanol production capacity slows
PADD 2biofuelsethanolproduction/supply
Many wind turbines are slated to come online in the United States in 2019 and 2020
capacitywind
Natural gas and wind forecast to be fastest growing sources of U.S. electricity generation
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)Texaselectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerating capacitygenerationnatural gasstateswind
EIA releases plant-level U.S. biodiesel production capacity data
Average U.S. construction costs for solar generation continue to decrease
electricitygenerationsolar
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource
HGL (hydrocarbon gas liquid)Today in EnergyUnited Statesbiofuelsbiomasscoaldieselelectricityenvironmentethanolgasolinegeothermalheating oilhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumsolarstateswind
EIA offers two approaches to compare renewable electricity generation with other sources
electricitygeneration
U.S. solar module imports partially recover after tariffs were imposed in early 2018
exports/importssolar
Rising corn prices and oversupply push ethanol operating margins to multiyear lows
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)biofuelsethanolexports/importsproduction/supply
Texas ranks first in U.S.-installed wind capacity and number of turbines
Texascapacitystateswind
U.S. electricity generation from renewables surpassed coal in April
coalelectricitygeneration
Four states updated their renewable portfolio standards in the first half of 2019
NevadaNew MexicoRPS (Renewable Portfolio Standards)Washingtonelectricitystates
Mixed water supply conditions affect hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
Northwestelectric generationelectricitygenerationhydroelectric
Southwestern states have better solar resources and higher solar PV capacity factors
capacity factormapsolar
Four states account for more than half of U.S. wind electricity generation
IowaKansasOklahomaTexaselectricitygenerationstateswind
Brazil plans to add more solar to its hydro-dominated electricity generation mix
Brazilelectricitygenerationhydroelectricinternationalsolarwind
Tax credit phaseout encourages more wind power plants to be added by end of year
electricitygenerationpower plantswind
Soybean oil comprises a larger share of domestic biodiesel production
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsliquid fuelspolicyproduction/supply
U.S. biomass-based diesel imports down for second consecutive year in 2018
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsexports/imports
The Northeast leads the country in net-metered wind electricity generation capacity
New wind and solar power projects tend to come online at the end of the year
capacitynatural gassolarwind
Additional non-powered dams to be used for electricity generation
More than 80% of Idaho’s in-state electricity generation comes from renewables
biomasselectricitygeothermalhydroelectricsolarwind
U.S. renewable electricity generation has doubled since 2008
New U.S. power plants expected to be mostly natural gas combined-cycle and solar PV
electricitygenerationnatural gaspower plantssolar
EIA expects stable U.S. biofuels production, consumption, and trade through 2020
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)biofuelsconsumption/demandethanolliquid fuelsproduction/supply
Updated renewable portfolio standards will lead to more renewable electricity generation
RPS (Renewable Portfolio Standards)electricitygeneration
Natural gas-fired reciprocating engines are being deployed more to balance renewables
Most U.S. utility-scale solar photovoltaic power plants are 5 megawatts or smaller
electricitygenerationpower plantssolar
Congress retains most energy programs in 2018 Farm Bill through fiscal year 2023
biofuelsliquid fuelspolicy
New electric generating capacity in 2019 will come from renewables and natural gas
coalelectricitygenerating capacitynatural gasnuclearretirementssolarwind
The Middle East, Africa, and Asia now drive nearly all global energy consumption growth
coalconsumption/demandinternationalliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleum
EPA finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard for 2019, reflecting cellulosic biofuel shortfalls
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)RFS (renewable fuel standards)alternative fuelsbiofuelsethanol
Renewable diesel is increasingly used to meet California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Californiabiofuelsliquid fuelspolicystates
Most utility-scale fixed-tilt solar photovoltaic systems are tilted 20 degrees-30 degrees
Combined wind and solar made up at least 20% of electric generation in 10 states in 2017
CaliforniaIowaelectricitygenerationsolarstateswind
Renewables surpass natural gas as the primary electricity-generating source in Maine
MaineRPS (Renewable Portfolio Standards)electric generation
U.S. solar capacity consists of many small plants
capacityelectricitysolar
Like natural gas, coal in the Southwest Power Pool is cycled to accommodate wind power
coalelectricitygenerationnatural gaswind
Hydroelectricity is the most prevalent renewable source in 19 states; wind in 16
2018 year-to-date California hydroelectric generation drops from near-record levels in 2017 as drier weather conditions prevail
Californiaelectricitygenerationhydroelectricweather
PURPA-qualifying capacity increases, but it's still a small portion of added renewables
electricitygenerationsolarstateswind
Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind continued to fall in 2016
costselectricitygenerating capacitynatural gaspower plantssolarwind
Volcanic lava flows continue to affect geothermal power generation on Hawaii’s Big Island
Hawaiielectricitygenerationgeothermalmapstates
Wind generators’ cost declines reflect technology improvements and siting decisions
costselectricitygenerationwind
Tax credits and solar tariffs affect timing of projected renewable power plant deployment
dailyelectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationsolarwind
Solar surpasses biomass to become third-most prevalent renewable electricity source
biomasscapacitydailyelectricitygenerationsolar
Natural gas and renewables make up most of 2018 electric capacity additions
capacitydailyelectricitygenerationmapnatural gassolarstateswind
Biodiesels produced from certain feedstocks have distinct properties from petroleum diesel
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsdailydieselliquid fuels
New import duties drive biomass-based diesel imports down in 2017
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsdailydieselexports/imports
U.S. exported a record amount of fuel ethanol in 2017
BrazilCaliforniaChinaRFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsdailyethanolexports/importsinternational
Renewable energy subsidies have declined as tax credits, other policies diminish
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsdailyelectricitysolarwind
Solar photovoltaic costs are declining, but estimates vary across sources
dailyelectricitygenerationsolar
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
coalelectricitygenerationhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleumsolarwind
Solar plants typically install more panel capacity relative to their inverter capacity
capacitydailyelectricitygenerationsolar
EIA updates layers to U.S. Energy Mapping System
dailymap
U.S. imports of solar photovoltaic modules mainly come from Asia
dailyefficiencygenerationsolar
South Africa plans to add more natural gas, renewables to its energy supply mix
Africaconsumption/demanddailyelectricityinternationalnatural gas
Wind expected to surpass hydro as largest renewable electricity generation source
dailyelectricitygenerationhydroelectricwind
Hydroelectric generation in Montana recovers from last summer’s flash drought
dailyelectric generationelectricitygenerationhydroelectric
Nearly half of utility-scale capacity installed in 2017 came from renewables
capacitydailyelectricityhydroelectricsolarutilitywind
U.S. biodiesel production still increasing despite expiration of tax credit
RFS (renewable fuel standards)biofuelsdailyliquid fuelsoil/petroleumproduction/supply
Utility solar photovoltaic capacity is dominated by crystalline silicon panel technology
CaliforniaNevadacapacityelectricitygenerationsolarstates
Natural gas power generation share grew in Southern states for a decade as coal declined
AlabamaGeorgiaOklahomaTennesseeTexasWest Virginiacoaldailyelectric generationelectricityelectricity generating fuel mixgenerating capacitygenerationnatural gasstateswind
Wind turbine heights and capacities have increased over the past decade
dailyelectric generationelectricitygenerating capacitystateswind
Biomass and waste fuels made up 2% of total U.S. electricity generation in 2016
biomassdailyelectricitygeneration
Repowering wind turbines adds generating capacity at existing sites
dailyelectricitygenerationwind
Aging wind turbines and advances in wind turbine technology create a potential for wind repowering in the United States
capacityelectricityregulationwind
Renewable natural gas increasingly used to meet part of EPA’s renewable fuel requirements
LNG (liquefied natural gas)RFS (renewable fuel standards)alternative fuelsdailynatural gas
Net generation from conventional hydroelectric power sources in California surpassed generation from natural gas-fired sources in April 2017
Californiaelectricitygenerationhydroelectricmonthlynatural gasweather
Residential small-scale solar photovoltaic electricity generation continues to set monthly record highs
electricitygenerationresidentialsolar
Solar eclipse on August 21 will affect photovoltaic generators across the country
CaliforniaISO (independent system operator)RTO (regional transmission organization)capacitydailyelectric generationelectricitygenerating capacitypower plantssolarstateswholesale power
Wyoming, Texas, and Pennsylvania rank as the top net energy suppliers among states
CaliforniaFloridaNew YorkNorth DakotaPennsylvaniaTexasWest VirginiaWyomingconsumption/demanddailyproduction/supplystates
U.S. fuel ethanol production continues to grow in 2017
RFS (renewable fuel standards)STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)alternative fuelsbiofuelsdailyethanolliquid fuelsoil/petroleumproduction/supply
EIA adds small-scale solar photovoltaic forecasts to its monthly Short-Term Energy Outlook
STEO (Short-Term Energy Outlook)commercialdailyelectricityforecasts/projectionsgenerationresidentialsolar
Monthly renewable electricity generation surpasses nuclear for the first time since 1984
capacitydailyelectric generationelectricityhydroelectricnuclearsolarwind
Construction costs for most power plant types have fallen in recent years
biomasscostsdailyelectricitygenerationhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasoil/petroleumpower plantssolarwind
Even as renewables increase, fossil fuels continue to dominate U.S. energy mix
biomasscoalconsumption/demanddailyhydroelectricliquid fuelsnatural gasnuclearoil/petroleum
Wind and solar in March accounted for 10% of U.S. electricity generation for first time
dailyelectricitygenerationsolarstateswind
Landfill gas to electricity: A waste to energy success story
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Energy storage and renewables beyond wind, hydro, solar make up 4% of U.S. power capacity
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California electricity mix in 2017 has involved more renewables, less natural gas
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Utility-scale solar has grown rapidly over the past five years
Wind turbines provide 8% of U.S. generating capacity, more than any other renewable source
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More than half of utility-scale solar photovoltaic systems track the sun through the day
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U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions fell 1.7% in 2016
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Rising solar generation in California coincides with negative wholesale electricity prices
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U.S. energy consumption rose slightly in 2016 despite a significant decline in coal use
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Total U.S. energy production falls in 2016 after six consecutive years of increases
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Record precipitation, snowpack in California expected to increase hydro generation in 2017
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U.S. biomass-based diesel imports increase 65%, set new record in 2016
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Hydroelectric generators are among the United States’ oldest power plants
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U.S. wind generating capacity surpasses hydro capacity at the end of 2016
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Renewable generation capacity expected to account for most 2016 capacity additions
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New EIA survey collects data on production and sales of wood pellets
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EIA forecasts continued biomass-based diesel growth due to final 2017 RFS targets
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EIA adds population density layers to U.S. Energy Mapping System
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About 30% of distributed solar capacity is owned by third parties
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Federal leasing for offshore wind grows as first U.S. offshore wind farm comes online
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Three turbine manufacturers provide more than 75% of U.S. wind capacity
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U.S. energy production, consumption has changed significantly since 1908
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Wind generation share exceeded 10% in 11 states in 2015
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The world's nine largest operating power plants are hydroelectric facilities
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Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991
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Wind generation share exceeds 10% in 11 states
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EIA provides daily summary of Southern California energy conditions
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Natural gas generation and electricity imports used to follow load in California
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California is using more renewables and less natural gas in its summer electricity mix
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District of Columbia raises renewable portfolio standard target to 50% by 2032
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Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation in 2016 surpasses previous years
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North Carolina has more PURPA-qualifying solar facilities than any other state
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Hydroelectric plants account for more than 70% of Brazil's electric generation
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U.S. ethanol plant capacity increases for third consecutive year
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Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise
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Changing U.S. energy mix reflects growing use of natural gas, petroleum, and renewables
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Several nonpowered dams along the Ohio River to be converted to hydroelectric dams in 2016
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Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix
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Mexico electricity market reforms attempt to reduce costs and develop new capacity
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Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline
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Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency
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Recent data show divergent trends for rail shipments of crude oil, ethanol, and biodiesel
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Southern states lead growth in biomass electricity generation
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Higher Oregon renewable portfolio standard targets likely to boost wind power
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U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel imports increase 61% in 2015
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Nonhydro renewable power generation widened gap over conventional hydroelectricity in 2015
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EIA reviews and enhances data and projections for wind and solar electricity
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U.S. ethanol exports reach highest level since 2011
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Crescent Dunes concentrating solar plant begins producing electricity
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Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions
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California has nearly half of the nation's solar electricity generating capacity
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Electricity generation from renewable sources expected to grow 9% this year
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