24 September 2024

Energy Current

The Evolving Mix of the Energy Sources for the U.S.’s Electric Generating Capacity

As of 2024, total installed electric generating capacity in the United States is approximately 1,250 gigawatts (GWs). This capacity is distributed across a diverse mix of energy sources, with natural gas, renewables (particularly solar and wind), coal, nuclear, and hydroelectric power making up the bulk of the nation’s generation portfolio.