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U.S. electricity generation by independent power producers 2005-2017
U.S. electricity generation by independent power producers 2005-2017
Electricity generation through independent power producers in the U.S. from 2005 to 2017 (in million megawatt hours)
The statistic shows the net amount of electricity generated by independent power producers in the U.S. between 2005 and 2017. In 2017, independent power producers generated some 1.6 billion megawatt hours of electricity.
Electricity generation through independent power producers in the U.S. from 2005 to 2017 (in million megawatt hours)
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| Net generation in million megawatt hours | |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,603.17 |
| 2016 | 1,613.16 |
| 2015 | 1,603.97 |
| 2014 | 1,554.53 |
| 2013 | 1,515.66 |
| 2012 | 1,551.19 |
| 2011 | 1,487.34 |
| 2010 | 1,500.75 |
| 2009 | 1,437.06 |
| 2008 | 1,498.98 |
| 2007 | 1,501.21 |
| 2006 | 1,424.42 |
| 2005 | 1,424.35 |
| Net generation in million megawatt hours | |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,603.17 |
| 2016 | 1,613.16 |
| 2015 | 1,603.97 |
| 2014 | 1,554.53 |
| 2013 | 1,515.66 |
| 2012 | 1,551.19 |
| 2011 | 1,487.34 |
| 2010 | 1,500.75 |
| 2009 | 1,437.06 |
| 2008 | 1,498.98 |
| 2007 | 1,501.21 |
| 2006 | 1,424.42 |
| 2005 | 1,424.35 |
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The statistic shows the net amount of electricity generated by independent power producers in the U.S. between 2005 and 2017. In 2017, independent power producers generated some 1.6 billion megawatt hours of electricity.
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The figures have been rounded.
The abbreviation EIA stands for U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Figures prior to 2007 are taken from previous annual reports.
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The abbreviation EIA stands for U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Figures prior to 2007 are taken from previous annual reports.
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