How much of U.S. energy production and consumption comes from renewable energy sources?
U.S. energy production and consumption in 2023
| Production | Consumption | ||
| Total energy | 102.83 Quads | 93.59 Quads | |
| Renewables | 8.43 Quads | 8.24 Quads | |
| Percent of total | 8% | 9% | |
| Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review, April 25, 2024; preliminary data Note: Quads=quadrillion British thermal Units. | |||
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Last updated: April 29, 2024; preliminary data.
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