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November 7, 2024Drought conditions reduce hydropower generation, particularly in the Pacific Northwest
April 18, 2024
U.S. hydropower generation expected to increase by 6% in 2024 following last year’s lows
March 26, 2024
Western U.S. hydropower generation fell to a 22-year low last year
December 28, 2023
U.S. electric capacity mix shifts from fossil fuels to renewables in AEO2023
December 27, 2023
Renewable generation surpassed coal and nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2022
November 7, 2023
EIA expects U.S. annual solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024
September 28, 2023
Weather events have reduced our forecast of U.S. hydropower generation by 6% this year
September 21, 2023
Ecuador has continued to expand use of hydroelectric power
August 9, 2023
New pumped-storage capacity in China is helping to integrate growing wind and solar power
June 29, 2023
Nonfossil fuel energy sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2022
May 10, 2023
Mixed water supply condition across western states affects 2023 hydropower outlook
April 13, 2023
U.S. electric capacity mix shifts from fossil fuels to renewables in AEO2023
March 27, 2023
Renewable generation surpassed coal and nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2022
February 22, 2023
After dropping to a 20-year low, western U.S. hydropower generation rose 13% last year
December 15, 2022
In the first half of 2022, 24% of U.S. electricity generation came from renewable sources
September 21, 2022
California fuel mix changes in response to September heat wave
September 9, 2022
In the first half of 2022, 24% of U.S. electricity generation came from renewable sources
August 8, 2022
Energy production declined by record amounts in several states in 2020
July 1, 2022
Fossil fuel sources accounted for 79% of U.S. consumption of primary energy in 2021
June 1, 2022
California drought could reduce hydroelectric generation to half of normal levels
May 4, 2022
About 20% of U.S. electric power generating capacity can operate on multiple fuels
April 26, 2022
Renewable generation surpassed nuclear in the U.S. electric power sector in 2021
March 30, 2022
Drought effects on hydroelectricity generation in western U.S. differed by region in 2021
February 23, 2022
Mixed water supply conditions in the Northwest affect 2022 hydropower outlook
December 1, 2021
California hydroelectric facilities continue to respond to prices despite drought
October 15, 2021
Renewables will account for most global generation increases, but coal use remains high
September 23, 2021
EIA expects U.S. hydropower generation to decline 14% in 2021 amid drought
September 7, 2021
Hydropower made up 66% of Brazil’s electricity generation in 2020
August 13, 2021
TVA is the largest government-owned electricity provider in the United States
July 7, 2021
California’s hydroelectric generation affected by historic drought
July 1, 2021
Nonfossil fuel sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2020
June 16, 2021
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2020
April 8, 2021
Mixed water supply conditions expected to affect hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
February 8, 2021
EIA projects renewables share of U.S. electricity generation mix will double by 2050
October 19, 2020
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2019
September 11, 2020
EIA expects U.S. hydroelectric generation to increase in 2020 despite drought conditions
July 8, 2020
Mixed water supply conditions affect summer 2020 hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
February 26, 2020
Wind has surpassed hydro as most-used renewable electricity generation source in U.S.
October 31, 2019
Most pumped storage electricity generators in the U.S. were built in the 1970s
October 2, 2019
EIA projects that renewables will provide nearly half of world electricity by 2050
August 29, 2019
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource
June 17, 2019
Mixed water supply conditions affect hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
May 31, 2019
Brazil plans to add more solar to its hydro-dominated electricity generation mix
May 21, 2019
Nonpowered dams can be converted to hydroelectric dams for electricity generation
April 5, 2019
More than 80% of Idaho’s in-state electricity generation comes from renewables
March 11, 2019
More than 60% of electric generating capacity installed in 2018 was fueled by natural gas
January 18, 2019
EIA forecasts renewables will be fastest growing source of electricity generation
October 1, 2018
Hydro and fossil fuels drive electricity growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 28, 2018
Columbia River electric generation in 2018 remains normal despite above-normal water flow
September 27, 2018
Hydro and fossil fuels power electricity growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
September 11, 2018
Hydroelectricity is the most prevalent renewable source in 19 states; wind in 16
March 20, 2018
Electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose
January 24, 2018
Wind expected to surpass hydro as largest renewable electricity generation source
January 22, 2018
EIA forecasts natural gas to remain primary energy source for electricity generation
January 19, 2018
Hydroelectric generation in Montana recovers from last summer’s flash drought
January 10, 2018
Nearly half of utility-scale capacity installed in 2017 came from renewables
July 24, 2017
California wholesale electricity prices are higher at the beginning and end of the day
July 6, 2017
Monthly renewable electricity generation surpasses nuclear for the first time since 1984
July 5, 2017
Construction costs for most power plant types have fallen in recent years
July 3, 2017
Even as renewables increase, fossil fuels continue to dominate U.S. energy mix
May 25, 2017
Energy storage and renewables beyond wind, hydro, solar make up 4% of U.S. power capacity
April 18, 2017
EIA expects natural gas to be largest source of U.S. electricity generation this summer
March 23, 2017
Brazil has the third-largest electricity sector in the Americas
March 22, 2017
Record precipitation, snowpack in California expected to increase hydro generation in 2017
March 13, 2017
Hydroelectric generators are among the United States’ oldest power plants
March 6, 2017
U.S. wind generating capacity surpasses hydro capacity at the end of 2016
January 10, 2017
Renewable generation capacity expected to account for most 2016 capacity additions
October 26, 2016
Wind generation share exceeded 10% in 11 states in 2015
October 18, 2016
The world’s nine largest operating power plants are hydroelectric facilities
October 12, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991
August 25, 2016
Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation in 2016 surpasses previous years
August 11, 2016
Hydroelectric plants account for more than 70% of Brazil's electric generation
July 15, 2016
Several nonpowered dams along the Ohio River to be converted to hydroelectric dams in 2016
July 1, 2016
Fossil fuels still dominate U.S. energy consumption despite recent market share decline
June 6, 2016
EIA publishes construction cost information for electric power generators
May 20, 2016
Hydropower conditions improve as West Coast drought eases
March 1, 2016
Solar, natural gas, wind make up most 2016 generation additions
February 2, 2016
Electricity generation from renewable sources expected to grow 9% this year
December 4, 2015
Pacific Northwest electricity mix influenced by weather conditions, El Niño
October 29, 2015
Beyond China, other Southeast Asian countries plan for significant hydroelectric additions
July 6, 2015
California grid expected to maintain reliability despite drought
July 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900
May 14, 2015
Power generation from coal and natural gas expected to temporarily converge this spring
April 9, 2015
California’s continued drought, reduced snowpack mean lower hydropower output
October 6, 2014
California drought leads to less hydropower, increased natural gas generation
September 9, 2014
Natural gas, solar, and wind lead power plant capacity additions in first-half 2014
August 22, 2014
New England relying more on natural gas along with hydroelectric imports from Canada
July 31, 2014
Nonhydro renewables now routinely surpass hydropower generation
July 10, 2014
EIA projections show hydro growth limited by economics not resources
June 27, 2014
The Columbia River Basin provides more than 40% of total U.S. hydroelectric generation
June 17, 2014
Hydropower supplies more than three-quarters of Brazil’s electric power
April 18, 2014
Eleven states generated electricity from nonhydro renewables at double U.S. average
February 7, 2014
Reduced water supply forecast affects hydropower outlook in Pacific Northwest
February 6, 2014
Current drought reduces hydro generation forecast for California
December 19, 2013
State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added
August 16, 2013
Chinese investments play large role in Southeast Asia hydroelectric growth
July 8, 2013
Pumped storage provides grid reliability even with net generation loss
July 3, 2013
Energy sources have changed throughout the history of the United States
June 12, 2013
Federal Power Marketing Administrations operate across much of the United States
May 7, 2013
President’s proposed budget calls for strategic review of government’s role in TVA
April 12, 2013
Winter natural gas price spikes in New England spur generation from other fuels
March 8, 2013
New electric generators typically come online at the start of summer or in December
February 22, 2013
California hydro forecast declines on dry weather
February 21, 2013
Dry January lowers the Pacific Northwest water supply forecast for April through September
December 14, 2012
Energy Perspectives: Fossil fuels dominate U.S. energy consumption
September 4, 2012
Electric grid operators monitoring drought conditions
August 17, 2012
Electric generator dispatch depends on system demand and the relative cost of operation
August 10, 2012
Wholesale electricity prices are lower during the first half of 2012
July 13, 2012
Competition among fuels for power generation driven by changes in fuel prices
June 18, 2012
Negative wholesale electricity prices occur in RTOs
June 14, 2012
California's electric power market faces challenges heading into summer
June 5, 2012
U.S. coal’s share of total net generation continues to decline
May 30, 2012
Japan’s use of thermal generation is up since March 2011 due to nuclear plant outages
May 29, 2012
Seasonal hydroelectric output drives down wholesale electricity prices in the West
May 21, 2012
Electricity storage can take advantage of daily price variations
May 18, 2012
Warm weather and low natural gas prices dampen spot electricity prices this winter
May 4, 2012
A Clean Energy Standard could reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions
May 3, 2012
Renewable utility-scale electricity production differs by fuel among states
May 2, 2012
Electricity generation from non-hydro renewable sources varies by state
April 9, 2012
Shares of electricity generation from renewable energy sources up in many states
March 9, 2012
Coal's share of total U.S. electricity generation falls below 40% in November and December
March 2, 2012
Electricity's share of U.S. delivered energy has risen significantly since 1950
February 23, 2012
Negative prices in wholesale electricity markets indicate supply inflexibilities
February 22, 2012
Pacific Northwest water supply forecast to be near or below normal for 2012
February 21, 2012
Northwest hydroelectric output above five-year range for much of 2011
January 11, 2012
2011 Brief: Wholesale electricity prices mostly lower in 2011
December 19, 2011
A quarter of California's electricity comes from outside the state
November 9, 2011
Use of U.S. wind and biofuels on the rise
October 18, 2011
Summer 2011 electricity prices were mostly down compared to summer 2010
August 15, 2011
U.S. hydropower output varies dramatically from year to year
July 8, 2011
Hydropower has a long history in the United States
June 20, 2011
Strong Pacific Northwest hydro conditions affect natural gas used for power generators
June 10, 2011
Hydroelectric power resources form regional clusters
March 8, 2011
Plentiful water and low natural gas prices cut Northwest wholesale power prices in half
February 9, 2011