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How much of U.S. energy production and consumption comes from renewable energy sources?
U.S. energy production and consumption in 2023
| Production | Consumption | ||
| Total energy | 102.83 Quads | 93.59 Quads | |
| Renewables | 8.43 Quads | 8.24 Quads | |
| Percent of total | 8% | 9% | |
| Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review, April 25, 2024; preliminary data Note: Quads=quadrillion British thermal Units. | |||
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Changes to the Monthly Energy Review
U.S. energy consumption by source and sector (diagram)
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U.S. renewable energy consumption by source and sector (diagram)
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Energy Explained: Renewable Energy
Energy Explained: Electricity Generation, Capacity, and Sales in the United States
Historical data on U.S. primary energy production and consumption
Historical data on U.S. electricity generation
Historical data on U.S. renewable energy production and consumption
Last updated: April 29, 2024; preliminary data.
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