Generation Mix
How the U.S. generates electricity—fuel sources, shares, and trends
25.5%
Renewable
20.1%
Nuclear
52.3%
Fossil
Generation by Fuel
2024-12 — Total: 423.5 TWh
Solar
4.3%18.2 TWh
Wind
14.0%59.3 TWh
Hydro
7.2%30.5 TWh
Nuclear
20.1%85.1 TWh
Natural Gas
39.8%168.5 TWh
Coal
12.5%53.0 TWh
Other
2.1%8.9 TWh
Renewable Share Over Time
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