Energy Mix Explorer

See where your state's electricity comes from — coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar — with side-by-side national comparison and all-state rankings.

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Coal— High carbon intensity, declining nationwide

Natural Gas— Largest US source (~43%), moderate emissions

Nuclear— Zero-carbon baseload, reliable 24/7

Hydropower— Renewable, geography-dependent

Wind— Fastest-growing renewable

Solar— Rapidly expanding, daytime generation

Other— Biomass, geothermal, petroleum, etc.

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Live data · EIA Electric Power Monthly 2023

Enter a state abbreviation to see its electricity generation mix.

Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 1.7.B (2023 net generation by state and fuel type).

Renewable = hydro + wind + solar. Carbon-free = renewable + nuclear.

Note: "Other" includes biomass, geothermal, petroleum, and pumped storage hydro.

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