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  1. Electricity generation in the U.S. 1990-2024, by fuel

    • statista.com
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    Updated May 14, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Electricity generation in the U.S. 1990-2024, by fuel [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/220174/total-us-electricity-net-generation-by-fuel/
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    May 14, 2025
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In the United States, electricity derived from coal has decreased over the past two decades, with the annual output declining by almost 65 percent between 2010 and 2024. In contrast, there has been a rise in natural gas and renewable sources within the energy mix. How is electricity generated in the U.S.? Most electricity in the U.S. is generated from steam turbines, which can be powered by fossil and nuclear fuels, biomass, geothermal, and solar thermal energy. Other systems such as gas turbines, hydro turbines, wind turbines, and solar photovoltaics are also major generation technologies. Electric utilities in the U.S. generated more than 2,241 terawatt hours in 2024, accounting for just over half of the power output in the country that year. Growing renewable capacity Renewable sources have become more prominent in the U.S. over the past years, particularly wind, hydro, and solar energy. The former has overtaken conventional hydropower, becoming the leading renewable energy source in the U.S. since 2019. Wind and solar power have also accounted for the largest share of electricity capacity additions in the country in recent years.

  2. Net power production in the U.S. 1950-2024

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    Updated Jun 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Net power production in the U.S. 1950-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/188521/total-us-electricity-net-generation/
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    Jun 27, 2025
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    Statistahttp://statista.com/
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    United States
    Description

    The United States generated ***** terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024, one of the largest figures recorded in the indicated period. In comparison to the previous year, power generation decreased by *** terawatt-hours. U.S. electricity market and the role of renewables Unlike the use of fossil fuels, U.S. renewable electricity generation has increased in recent years, amounting to more than *** terawatt-hours in 2023. Wind power has become the main renewable source of electricity generation in the North American country, having surpassed conventional hydroelectric power in 2019. Who are the main consumers of electricity? The residential sector was ranked as the largest consumer of electricity in the United States in 2023. Electricity retail sales to residential users have grown by almost *** terawatt-hours since the beginning of the century.

  3. Electricity generation capacity in the U.S. 2000-2023

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    Updated Jun 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Electricity generation capacity in the U.S. 2000-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/184246/us-electric-generating-capacity-from-2000/
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    Jun 27, 2025
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    United States
    Description

    The electricity generation capacity in the United States reached *** terawatts in 2023, a rise of ** percent compared to the value recorded in 2000. Power capacity in the U.S. is forecast to continue growing in the next decades, doubling between 2022 and 2050. Electricity sources in the U.S. In 2023, fossil fuels were still the main source of electricity generation in the country. Natural gas surpassed coal as the single leading power source in 2016 and accounted for over ** percent of the electricity produced in the U.S. in 2023. However, renewable electricity generation has been growing, primarily driven by wind energy and hydropower. Capacity additions and retirements in the U.S. As of 2024, solar and wind power accounted for about ** percent of planned capacity additions in the North American country. By comparison, fossil fuels had the most planned capacity retirements in the U.S.. Natural gas was the only fossil fuel with planned capacity additions that year, amounting to *** gigawatts.

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    Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution,...

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    Updated Sep 12, 2025
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    (2025). Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/REV2211TMSA
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    Sep 12, 2025
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    Graph and download economic data for Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax (REV2211TMSA) from Q1 2010 to Q2 2025 about power transmission, distributive, revenue, electricity, establishments, tax, federal, income, and USA.

  5. U

    United States Electricity Production

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    Updated Jun 15, 2021
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    CEICdata.com (2021). United States Electricity Production [Dataset]. https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/united-states/electricity-production
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    Jun 15, 2021
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Key information about United States Electricity Production

    • Electricity Production in United States reached 361,284 GWh in Dec 2024, compared with 324,033 GWh in the previous month.
    • Electricity Production data of US is updated monthly averaging at 294,691 GWh from Jan 1973 to Dec 2024.
    • The data reached an all-time high of 430,288 GWh in Jul 2024 and a record low of 139,589 GWh in Apr 1973.

    U.S. Energy Information Administration provides monthly Electricity Generation.

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    Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution,...

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    Updated Jan 31, 2024
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    (2024). Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, All Establishments, Employer Firms [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/REVEF2211ALLEST
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    Dataset updated
    Jan 31, 2024
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    Graph and download economic data for Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, All Establishments, Employer Firms (REVEF2211ALLEST) from 2009 to 2022 about power transmission, distributive, employer firms, accounting, revenue, establishments, electricity, services, and USA.

  7. Forecast: Total Electricity Generation in the US 2024 - 2028

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    Updated Apr 8, 2024
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    ReportLinker (2024). Forecast: Total Electricity Generation in the US 2024 - 2028 [Dataset]. https://www.reportlinker.com/dataset/5fbdc25f972fc4a91e45a86ef1195a31384f5017
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    Apr 8, 2024
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    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Forecast: Total Electricity Generation in the US 2024 - 2028 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

  8. d

    Electric Generation By Fuel Type, GWh: Beginning 1960

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    • data.ny.gov
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    Updated Jan 3, 2025
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    data.ny.gov (2025). Electric Generation By Fuel Type, GWh: Beginning 1960 [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/electric-generation-by-fuel-type-gwh-beginning-1960
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    Jan 3, 2025
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    Description

    New York Electric Generation By Fuel Type, GWh dataset provides data on total electricity requirements and in-state generation for New York State in giga-watt hours. Sources of electricity include coal, natural gas, petroleum products, hydro, nuclear, waste, landfill gas, wood, wind, solar, and net imports of electricity. How does your organization use this dataset? What other NYSERDA or energy-related datasets would you like to see on Open NY? Let us know by emailing OpenNY@nyserda.ny.gov.

  9. Share of renewables in U.S. energy supply by source 2023

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    Updated Feb 28, 2025
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    Statista Research Department (2025). Share of renewables in U.S. energy supply by source 2023 [Dataset]. https://tokrwards.com/?_=%2Ftopics%2F2692%2Fgeothermal%2F%23D%2FIbH0Phabzc8oKQxRXLgxTyDkFTtCs%3D
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    Feb 28, 2025
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    Statista Research Department
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2023, renewable energy sources accounted for about 21 percent of the total electricity generated in the United States. Of that share, wind power accounted for the largest proportion of U.S. electricity generation, at roughly 10 percent. Geothermal, on the other hand, accounted for just 0.4 percent of the electricity generated in the U.S. that year.

  10. US energy production - Business Environment Profile

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    Updated Sep 8, 2025
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    IBISWorld (2025). US energy production - Business Environment Profile [Dataset]. https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/bed/us-energy-production/112592
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    Sep 8, 2025
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    US energy production measures total energy production by nuclear, coal, crude oil and natural gas plant liquids, renewables and dry natural gas. Total energy production includes direct-use energy, energy derived from refined products and electricity generated from nuclear, coal, renewables and gas power plants. Data is sourced from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and is measured in quadrillions of British thermal units (BTUs).

  11. Renewables share of electricity generation in the U.S. 2000-2024

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    Updated Jun 27, 2025
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    Statista (2025). Renewables share of electricity generation in the U.S. 2000-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/183396/proportion-of-renewables-in-us-electricity-generation-since-2000/
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    Dataset updated
    Jun 27, 2025
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2024, renewable sources accounted for ***** percent of the electricity generated in the United States. The share of renewables in the country's electricity generation has been continually increasing for over a decade. In addition, renewables accounted for over ** percent of the power capacity additions in the U.S. in the same year. Renewable energy sources in the U.S. Wind power was the leading renewable energy source in the country, accounting for over ** percent of the total electricity supply in the U.S., followed by hydropower. Renewable energy generation in the U.S. amounted to *** terawatt-hours in 2023. The growth of renewables in the U.S. According to a recent forecast, the renewable electricity capacity in the U.S. is projected to triple between 2022 and 2040 in a reference scenario, although this figure could be higher in the case of low renewable cost. In 2023, onshore wind and solar photovoltaic energy had some of the lowest levelized cost of electricity in the country.

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    United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission...

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    Updated Sep 18, 2025
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2025). United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/total-revenue-for-electric-power-generation-transmission-and-distribution-establishments-subject-to-federal-income-tax-fed-data.html
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 18, 2025
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax was 151292.00000 Mil. of $ in January of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax reached a record high of 167054.00000 in July of 2022 and a record low of 100605.00000 in April of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

  13. Renewable energy production in the U.S. 2005-2024, by source

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    • statista.com
    Updated Sep 26, 2025
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    Statista Research Department (2025). Renewable energy production in the U.S. 2005-2024, by source [Dataset]. https://tokrwards.com/?_=%2Ftopics%2F1054%2Fwind-power-market%2F%23D%2FIbH0PhabzN99vNwgDeng71Gw4euCn%2B
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    Sep 26, 2025
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    Statista Research Department
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Renewable energy generation in the United States has seen remarkable growth, with wind power leading the charge. In 2024, wind is generated 453.5 terawatt hours of electricity, solidifying its position as the top renewable source since 2019. This surge in wind energy production reflects a broader trend of increasing renewable energy adoption across the country. Electricity landscape in the United States The growth in renewable electricity generation is supported by substantial investments and increasing production capacity. However, fossil fuels still dominated U.S. electricity generation in 2024. Natural gas remains the largest electricity source with a 43 percent share in that year, while renewables accounted for 24 percent of total electricity generation. Energy transition outlook in the United States Over the last few years, the country demonstrated its commitment to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce reliance on traditional fossil fuels, motivated by environmental concerns and economic factors. According to a recent forecast, renewable sources could provide approximately 70 percent of U.S. electricity output by 2050, led by solar energy. The recent political turnover is expected to impact the country’s energy sector, as the new Trump administration is again shifting U.S. energy policy towards fossil fuels.

  14. Forecast: Total Support on Coal for Electricity Generation in the US 2022 -...

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    Updated Apr 8, 2024
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    ReportLinker (2024). Forecast: Total Support on Coal for Electricity Generation in the US 2022 - 2026 [Dataset]. https://www.reportlinker.com/dataset/a005005f61465744fbd795d4387be0d209846ba7
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    Apr 8, 2024
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    Area covered
    United States
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    Forecast: Total Support on Coal for Electricity Generation in the US 2022 - 2026 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

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    Total Expense for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution,...

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    Updated Dec 26, 2018
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    (2018). Total Expense for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax, Employer Firms (DISCONTINUED) [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/EXPEF2211TAXABL
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    Dec 26, 2018
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    Graph and download economic data for Total Expense for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax, Employer Firms (DISCONTINUED) (EXPEF2211TAXABL) from 2009 to 2012 about power transmission, distributive, employer firms, accounting, electricity, establishments, tax, expenditures, services, and USA.

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    Industrial Production: Utilities: Electric Power Generation, Transmission,...

    • fred.stlouisfed.org
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    Updated Sep 16, 2025
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    (2025). Industrial Production: Utilities: Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (NAICS = 2211) [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/IPG2211S
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    Sep 16, 2025
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    Graph and download economic data for Industrial Production: Utilities: Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (NAICS = 2211) (IPG2211S) from Jan 1972 to Aug 2025 about power transmission, distributive, electricity, IP, production, industry, indexes, and USA.

  17. Forecast: Total Support on Coal for Electricity Generation in the US 2024 -...

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    Updated Apr 7, 2024
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    ReportLinker (2024). Forecast: Total Support on Coal for Electricity Generation in the US 2024 - 2028 [Dataset]. https://www.reportlinker.com/dataset/66edc4d71c8f636520861f340aaa1ad82ba7428d
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    Apr 7, 2024
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    Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
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    Area covered
    United States
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    Forecast: Total Support on Coal for Electricity Generation in the US 2024 - 2028 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

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    US Total Petroleum Consumption for Electricity Generation in the Electric...

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    Updated Aug 26, 2025
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    Energy Information Administration (2025). US Total Petroleum Consumption for Electricity Generation in the Electric Power Sector [Dataset]. https://ycharts.com/indicators/us_total_petroleum_consumption_for_electricity_generation_electric_power_sector
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    Aug 26, 2025
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    Energy Information Administration
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    Time period covered
    Jan 31, 1973 - May 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Variables measured
    US Total Petroleum Consumption for Electricity Generation in the Electric Power Sector
    Description

    View monthly updates and historical trends for US Total Petroleum Consumption for Electricity Generation in the Electric Power Sector. from United States.…

  19. U.S. power plants: total electricity costs, by source

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    Updated Apr 30, 2013
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    Statista (2013). U.S. power plants: total electricity costs, by source [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/215024/total-electricity-costs-for-new-us-power-plants-by-source/
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    Apr 30, 2013
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    Time period covered
    2011
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistic shows the total electricity costs for new power plants in the United States in 2020 and 2040. In 2020, the cost of coal power generation will be around 0.12 U.S. dollars per kilowatt hour.

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    United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission,...

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    Updated Sep 2, 2020
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    TRADING ECONOMICS (2020). United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, All Establishments, Employer Firms [Dataset]. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/total-revenue-for-electric-power-generation-transmission-and-distribution-all-establishments-employer-firms-fed-data.html
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    Sep 2, 2020
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    Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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    Time period covered
    Jan 1, 1976 - Dec 31, 2025
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, All Establishments, Employer Firms was 562399.00000 Mil. of $ in January of 2022, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, All Establishments, Employer Firms reached a record high of 562399.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 406379.00000 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Total Revenue for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, All Establishments, Employer Firms - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

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Electricity generation in the U.S. 1990-2024, by fuel

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May 14, 2025
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United States
Description

In the United States, electricity derived from coal has decreased over the past two decades, with the annual output declining by almost 65 percent between 2010 and 2024. In contrast, there has been a rise in natural gas and renewable sources within the energy mix. How is electricity generated in the U.S.? Most electricity in the U.S. is generated from steam turbines, which can be powered by fossil and nuclear fuels, biomass, geothermal, and solar thermal energy. Other systems such as gas turbines, hydro turbines, wind turbines, and solar photovoltaics are also major generation technologies. Electric utilities in the U.S. generated more than 2,241 terawatt hours in 2024, accounting for just over half of the power output in the country that year. Growing renewable capacity Renewable sources have become more prominent in the U.S. over the past years, particularly wind, hydro, and solar energy. The former has overtaken conventional hydropower, becoming the leading renewable energy source in the U.S. since 2019. Wind and solar power have also accounted for the largest share of electricity capacity additions in the country in recent years.

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