Renewables Overtake Coal in U.S. Generation for First Full Year
Wind, solar and hydro combined to produce 19% of U.S. electricity in 2025, narrowly edging out coal as the capital stock continues to roll over.
Renewable energy generated more electricity than coal over a full calendar year for the first time in 2025, according to final data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Wind, solar and hydroelectric together produced 19.1% of U.S. power, compared with 18.8% for coal, a milestone that reflects both growth in installed capacity and continued retirements of aging thermal plants.
Natural gas remained the largest single source at 41%.
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