Proof Point
Renewable energy estimated by U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to make up 36% of U.S. electricity capacity additions in 2018, significant decline from previous years
Renewables Share in Electricity Capacity Additions in U.S.
2009 – 2018F (percentage)
Proof Point Findings
- Capacity Addition Share – EIA estimated renewable energy to make up 36% of new electricity capacity additions in 2018, first time for non-renewables to have majority share since 2013
- Energy Sources – Majority of renewable capacity additions expected to come from solar and wind installations already in plan for 2018, while new non-renewable capacity is dominated by natural-gas fired generators
- Key Growth Drivers – Include intensifying efforts from both consumer and business segments to to shift to renewable and cleaner energy sources, persisting climate change, and rapidly accelerating renewable energy technologies
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Energy, Utilities
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Date Last Updated |
January 1, 2019
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