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Visualizing the Flow of Energy-Related CO2 Emissions in the U.S.
The Flow of Energy-Related CO2 Emissions in the U.S. In 2021, U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from the generation and consumption of energy reached 4.9 billion tonnes. Fossil fuels including petroleum, natural gas, and coal made up 100% of these emissions. To better...
Animated: 70 Years of U.S. Electricity Generation by Source
Animated: 70 Years of U.S. Electricity Generation by Source Electricity generation in the U.S. has grown exponentially since 1950, going from 2.96 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 1949 to 4.11 trillion kWh in 2021. With the growth in electricity generation, the U.S....
The 2022 Energy Crisis: A Tipping Point for Clean Energy
The 2022 Energy Crisis: A Tipping Point for Clean Energy The global energy crisis of 2022 sent shockwaves in the energy markets. The crisis acted as a double-edged sword—on one hand, consumers felt the pinch of rising energy prices, but on the other hand, it became...
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Breaking Down Clean Energy Funds
Breaking Down Clean Energy Funds in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law on August 16, 2022, is the largest climate legislation in U.S. history. Along with fighting inflation and boosting domestic manufacturing, the...
DECARBONIZATION The 3 Building Blocks for a Decarbonized Power Sector
The 3 Building Blocks for a Decarbonized Power Sector As part of the Paris Agreement, the U.S. has set goals to achieve a 50-52% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. To lay the foundation for these targets, the Biden Administration’s goal...
Visualizing the 30 Largest U.S. Hydropower Plants
The 30 Largest Hydropower Plants in the U.S. Did you know that the largest power plant in the United States is hydroelectric? Hydropower is the second-largest source of U.S. renewable electricity generation and the largest source of power in seven different states....