Mar 20, 20182 min readElectricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation roseAccording to EIA’s Electric Power Monthly, total U.S. net electricity generation fell slightly (down 1.5%) in 2017, reflecting lower...
Oct 28, 20162 min readWind generation share exceeded 10% in 11 states in 2015In 2015, 11 states generated at least 10% of their total electricity from wind. As recently as 2010, only three states had at least a 10%...
Oct 10, 20162 min readEnergy-related CO2 emissions for first six months of 2016 are lowest since 1991U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions totaled 2,530 million metric tons in the first six months of 2016. This was the lowest...
Aug 26, 20162 min readMonthly U.S. renewable electricity generation in 2016 surpasses previous yearsRenewable electricity generation has surpassed levels from previous years in every month so far this year, based on data through June....