Question

What percentage of US electricity is renewable?

Answer 1

In 2023, renewable energy sources contributed approximately 21.4% of the United States' electricity generation. citeturn0search0 This includes:

1. Wind Power: 10.2%
   

1. Hydroelectric Power: 5.7%
   

1. Solar Power: 3.9%
   

1. Biomass: 1.1%
   

Notably, wind and solar energy have been the fastest-growing renewable sources. In 2023, wind and solar power together generated more electricity than coal for the first time, with coal's share falling to a historic low of 15%. citeturn0news24

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