Renewables share of electricity generation in the U.S. 2000-2022

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 30, 2023
In 2022, renewable sources accounted for 22.5 percent of electricity generation in the United States. The share of renewables in the country's electricity generation has been continually increasing for nearly a decade. In addition, renewable sources accounted for over 70 percent of the power capacity additions in the U.S. in 2021.

Share of renewable sources in electricity generation in the United States from 2000 to 2022

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June 2023

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United States

Survey time period

2000 to 2022

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According to the source, renewables include hydropower, solar, wind, bioenergy, and other renewable sources.

Figures have been rounded.

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