New Electricity Generating Capacity Additions in U.S.

Proof Point

Natural gas estimated by Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to have largest share in new electricity generating capacity additions in U.S. in 2018 Q3, making up 56% of total

New Electricity Generating Capacity Additions in U.S.

2010 – 2018 Q3 (percentage)

Proof Point Findings

  • Natural Gas Capacity ­– Natural gas continue to have largest share in new electricity generating capacity additions in U.S. in 2018 Q3, further increasing share of total from 41% in 2017 to 56% as of 2018 Q3, according to SEIA
  • Solar Power Increase – New installations of solar power in U.S. increased significantly from 4% of capacity additions in 2010 to 30% by 2018
  • Zero Coal Installations – Additional coal installations stopped by 2015 as country leans towards cleaner and renewable energy sources
  • Key Growth Drivers – Include intensifying efforts from both consumer and business segments to to shift to renewable energy sources, persisting climate change, and rapidly accelerating renewable energy technologies

Accelerator

Sector

Energy, Utilities

Source

Date Last Updated

February 6, 2019

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