How much of U.S. energy consumption and electricity generation comes from renewable energy sources?
In 2022, renewable energy sources accounted for about 13.1% of total U.S. primary energy consumption. Renewable energy sources accounted for about 21.5% of total utility-scale electricity generation.
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Historical data on U.S. primary energy consumption
Historical data on U.S. electricity generation
Historical data on U.S. renewable energy production and consumption
Last updated: April 28, 2022 with most recent data available; data for 2022 are preliminary.