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  • Arizona's Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is the second-largest nuclear power plant in the nation. In 2023, it accounted for 4% of the nation's nuclear generation and 27% of Arizona's total net generation from all sources.
  • Arizona ranks among the top five states in the nation in total solar-powered generating capacity from both utility- and small-scale installations, with more than 6,100 megawatts.
  • Per capita energy consumption in Arizona is less than almost four-fifths of the states. This is partly due to the mild winter climate, which draws many seasonal residents, with almost 1 in 17 Arizona homes occupied only part of the year.
  • In 2023, Arizona's total in-state electricity was generated mainly from 6 sources: natural gas (46%), nuclear power (27%), coal (10%), solar energy (10%), hydroelectric power (5%), and wind (1%).
  • In 2023, hydroelectric power plants accounted for about 5% of Arizona's total in-state electricity generation due to ongoing drought conditions.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

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