Feb 18, 2025
New data shows revolutionary change happening across US power grid:
Renewable energy sources now constitute over 30% of the U.S. utility-scale electricity generation capacity, with projections to reach 37% by 2037.
Recent data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveal that renewable energy sources—including solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and hydropower—now account for more than 30% of the United States’ utility-scale electricity generation capacity. This significant growth is largely driven by solar energy, which represented 79% of all newly installed energy capacity through October 2024, and an impressive 92% in October alone. Projections indicate that by 2037, renewables will comprise 37% of the nation’s energy capacity, underscoring a rapid shift towards cleaner energy sources. Read more.
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