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February 24, 2025Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions in 2025
January 24, 2025
New solar plants expected to support most U.S. electric generation growth
December 26, 2024
Solar and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
October 22, 2024
U.S. construction costs rose slightly for solar and wind, dropped for natural gas in 2022
August 19, 2024
U.S. power grid added 20.2 GW of generating capacity in the first half of 2024
August 13, 2024
U.S. wind generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation
July 9, 2024
Cancellations reduce expected U.S. capacity of offshore wind facilities
June 26, 2024
Why are Midwest grid operators turning away wind power?
June 25, 2024
Utilities report batteries are most commonly used for arbitrage and grid stability
April 30, 2024
Wind generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
February 15, 2024
Solar and battery storage to make up 81% of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2024
January 16, 2024
Solar and wind to lead growth of U.S. power generation for the next two years
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
October 30, 2023
Solar and wind power curtailments are rising in California
October 3, 2023
U.S. construction costs dropped for solar, wind, and natural gas-fired generators in 2021
August 9, 2023
New pumped-storage capacity in China is helping to integrate growing wind and solar power
August 8, 2023
Developers added 16.8 GW of U.S. utility-scale generating capacity in first-half 2023
July 13, 2023
As Texas wind and solar capacity increase, energy curtailments are also likely to rise
June 29, 2023
Nonfossil fuel energy sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2022
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
March 6, 2023
Wind, solar, and batteries increasingly account for more new U.S. power capacity additions
February 6, 2023
More than half of new U.S. electric-generating capacity in 2023 will be solar
January 31, 2023
U.S. natural gas consumption reached record daily high in late December 2022
December 23, 2022
Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29
December 15, 2022
In the first half of 2022, 24% of U.S. electricity generation came from renewable sources
November 30, 2022
U.S. wind generation falls into regional patterns by season
November 21, 2022
One of the largest wind farms in the United States was completed in Oklahoma last spring
November 3, 2022
Average U.S. construction costs drop for solar, rise for wind and natural gas generators
October 6, 2022
ERCOT electricity prices vary more with changes in wind power than with electricity demand
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 30, 2022
Developers plan to add 6 gigawatts of U.S. offshore wind capacity through 2029
May 19, 2022
EIA expects solar and wind to be larger sources of U.S. electricity generation this summer
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
April 14, 2022
Wind was second-largest source of U.S. electricity generation on March 29
January 10, 2022
Solar power will account for nearly half of new U.S. electric generating capacity in 2022
December 28, 2021
The United States installed more wind turbine capacity in 2020 than in any other year
October 15, 2021
Renewables will account for most global generation increases, but coal use remains high
September 29, 2021
Most planned U.S. battery storage additions in next three years to be paired with solar
August 17, 2021
Average U.S. construction cost for onshore wind generation decreased by 27% since 2013
July 16, 2021
Average U.S. construction costs for solar generation continued to fall in 2019
July 1, 2021
Nonfossil fuel sources accounted for 21% of U.S. energy consumption in 2020
June 23, 2021
Most U.S. wind capacity built since 2011 is located in the center of the country
June 16, 2021
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2020
March 3, 2021
The United States installed more wind turbine capacity in 2020 than in any other year
February 8, 2021
EIA projects renewables share of U.S. electricity generation mix will double by 2050
February 2, 2021
U.S. wind generation sets new daily and hourly records at end of 2020
January 28, 2021
U.S. wind energy production tax credit extended through 2021
January 12, 2021
Nuclear and coal will account for majority of U.S. generating capacity retirements in 2021
January 11, 2021
Renewables account for most new U.S. electricity generating capacity in 2021
November 12, 2020
2020 could be a record year for U.S. wind turbine installations
October 19, 2020
The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2019
October 15, 2020
Wind is a growing part of the electricity mix in Texas
September 16, 2020
Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind generation continue to fall
July 15, 2020
COVID-19 mitigation has delayed construction of some electric generators
June 12, 2020
The central United States set several wind power records this spring
April 21, 2020
Wind and natural gas-fired generators led U.S. power sector capacity additions in 2019
March 20, 2020
Most of Hawaii’s electric battery systems are paired with wind or solar power plants
February 26, 2020
Wind has surpassed hydro as most-used renewable electricity generation source in U.S.
January 14, 2020
New electric generating capacity in 2020 will come primarily from wind and solar
December 9, 2019
U.S. onshore wind capacity exceeds 100 gigawatts
October 2, 2019
EIA projects that renewables will provide nearly half of world electricity by 2050
September 27, 2019
Most wind capacity in the United States is designed for a medium wind speed environment
September 19, 2019
Many wind turbines are slated to come online in the United States in 2019 and 2020
September 17, 2019
Natural gas and wind forecast to be fastest growing sources of U.S. electricity generation
August 29, 2019
EIA introduces redesigned Energy Explained resource
July 31, 2019
Texas ranks first in U.S.-installed wind capacity and number of turbines
June 7, 2019
Four states account for more than half of U.S. wind electricity generation
May 31, 2019
Brazil plans to add more solar to its hydro-dominated electricity generation mix
May 15, 2019
Tax credit phaseout encourages more wind power plants to be added by end of year
April 26, 2019
The Northeast leads the country in net-metered wind electricity generation capacity
April 25, 2019
New wind and solar power projects tend to come online at the end of the year
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
February 26, 2019
Extreme cold in the Midwest led to high power demand and record natural gas demand
January 18, 2019
EIA forecasts renewables will be fastest growing source of electricity generation
January 10, 2019
New electric generating capacity in 2019 will come from renewables and natural gas
October 11, 2018
Combined wind and solar made up at least 20% of electric generation in 10 states in 2017
September 26, 2018
Like natural gas, coal in the Southwest Power Pool is cycled to accommodate wind power
September 11, 2018
Hydroelectricity is the most prevalent renewable source in 19 states; wind in 16
August 16, 2018
PURPA-qualifying capacity increases, but it's still a small portion of added renewables
August 8, 2018
Average U.S. construction costs for solar and wind continued to fall in 2016
July 12, 2018
Wind generators’ cost declines reflect technology improvements and siting decisions
July 9, 2018
EIA adds Puerto Rico data to its U.S. power plant inventory
May 15, 2018
Tax credits and solar tariffs affect timing of projected renewable power plant deployment
May 7, 2018
Natural gas and renewables make up most of 2018 electric capacity additions
April 26, 2018
Renewable energy subsidies have declined as tax credits, other policies diminish
March 29, 2018
EIA uses two simplified metrics to show future power plants’ relative economics
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 10, 2018
Nearly half of utility-scale capacity installed in 2017 came from renewables
January 8, 2018
Batteries perform many different functions on the power grid
December 5, 2017
Natural gas power generation share grew in Southern states for a decade as coal declined
November 29, 2017
Wind turbine heights and capacities have increased over the past decade
November 6, 2017
Repowering wind turbines adds generating capacity at existing sites
September 13, 2017
Hurricane Harvey caused electric system outages and affected wind generation in Texas
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
June 14, 2017
Wind and solar in March accounted for 10% of U.S. electricity generation for first time
May 2, 2017
Wind turbines provide 8% of U.S. generating capacity, more than any other renewable source
March 6, 2017
U.S. wind generating capacity surpasses hydro capacity at the end of 2016
February 27, 2017
U.S. electric generating capacity increase in 2016 was largest net change since 2011
January 10, 2017
Renewable generation capacity expected to account for most 2016 capacity additions
December 2, 2016
Federal leasing for offshore wind grows as first U.S. offshore wind farm comes online
November 28, 2016
Three turbine manufacturers provide more than 75% of U.S. wind capacity
October 26, 2016
Wind generation share exceeded 10% in 11 states in 2015
October 19, 2016
Over past decade, Mountain region states have used less coal for electricity generation
October 12, 2016
Energy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991
September 7, 2016
Natural gas generation and electricity imports used to follow load in California
August 25, 2016
Monthly U.S. renewable electricity generation in 2016 surpasses previous years
July 6, 2016
Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix
June 28, 2016
Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency
June 17, 2016
Clean Power Plan accelerates the growth of renewable generation throughout United States
June 6, 2016
EIA publishes construction cost information for electric power generators
April 22, 2016
Higher Oregon renewable portfolio standard targets likely to boost wind power
March 24, 2016
EIA reviews and enhances data and projections for wind and solar electricity
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
November 4, 2015
Texas expected to keep breaking records for wind generation as wind capacity grows
September 1, 2015
Alaska increases wind power capacity in utility-scale and distributed-scale projects
August 27, 2015
Domestic market for distributed wind turbines faces several challenges
August 20, 2015
Australia shifts investment from wind projects to other renewable sources
August 14, 2015
First offshore wind farm in the United States begins construction
August 11, 2015
West Coast wind patterns lead to below-normal wind generation capacity factors
May 28, 2015
Renewables share of U.S. energy consumption highest since 1930s
March 13, 2015
Total energy subsidies decline since 2010, with changes in support across fuel types
March 10, 2015
Scheduled 2015 capacity additions mostly wind and natural gas; retirements mostly coal
February 25, 2015
Wind generation seasonal patterns vary across the United States
February 19, 2015
Wind generates more than 10% of Texas electricity in 2014
December 19, 2014
Power sector employment declines, except for renewable electricity generators
December 18, 2014
Wind power capacity additions expected to increase in last quarter of 2014
December 9, 2014
Increased solar and wind electricity generation in California are changing net load shapes
September 9, 2014
Natural gas, solar, and wind lead power plant capacity additions in first-half 2014
July 31, 2014
Nonhydro renewables now routinely surpass hydropower generation
June 24, 2014
Fewer wind curtailments and negative power prices seen in Texas after major grid expansion
June 23, 2014
Texas hits new peak wind output
April 18, 2014
Eleven states generated electricity from nonhydro renewables at double U.S. average
April 8, 2014
Half of power plant capacity additions in 2013 came from natural gas
December 19, 2013
State Energy Profiles enhanced and renewables sections added
September 16, 2013
Rapid increases in electricity demand challenge both generating unit and system operators
September 5, 2013
Higher wind generation in the Southwest Power Pool is reducing use of baseload capacity
May 22, 2013
Extended tax credits could raise projected renewable electricity capacity and generation
March 8, 2013
New electric generators typically come online at the start of summer or in December
February 21, 2013
Dry January lowers the Pacific Northwest water supply forecast for April through September
February 11, 2013
Wind industry installs almost 5,300 MW of capacity in December
December 19, 2012
Planned wind turbine additions rise in advance of scheduled expiration of wind tax credit
November 21, 2012
Wind energy tax credit set to expire at the end of 2012
August 20, 2012
Natural gas, renewables dominate electric capacity additions in first half of 2012
July 11, 2012
New transmission project will help California meet summer electric demand
June 18, 2012
Negative wholesale electricity prices occur in RTOs
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 12, 2012
U.S. wind generation increased 27% in 2011
February 28, 2012
EIA projects U.S. non-hydro renewable power generation increases, led by wind and biomass
February 23, 2012
Negative prices in wholesale electricity markets indicate supply inflexibilities
February 6, 2012
Renewable electricity generation in California includes variable and non-variable sources
February 3, 2012
Most states have Renewable Portfolio Standards
January 30, 2012
DOE provides detailed offshore wind resource maps
January 19, 2012
DOE provides detailed onshore wind resource map
November 9, 2011
Use of U.S. wind and biofuels on the rise
August 17, 2011
Electric generating capacity additions in the first half of 2011
August 2, 2011
Wind generating capacity is distributed unevenly across the United States
July 13, 2011
U.S. wind capacity takes off after 2005
June 15, 2011
BPA curtails wind power generators during high hydropower conditions
May 17, 2011
Wind capacity additions slowed during 2010
May 13, 2011
Electricity resource planners credit only a fraction of potential wind capacity
March 25, 2011
Electricity systems adjust operations to growing wind power output
March 22, 2011