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Visualizing U.S. Electricity Generation Jobs by Technology
Visualizing U.S. Electricity Generation Jobs by Technology In 2021, 857,579 people were employed in the U.S. electricity generation sector. To explore the distribution of this workforce, the above graphic by the National Public Utilities Council breaks down the...
How Droughts Threaten the Future of Hydropower
How Droughts Threaten the Future of Hydropower Hydropower is the largest source of renewable energy in the United States, accounting for 54% of the country’s renewable electricity generation. However, dry conditions and droughts intensified by climate change are...
How Does U.S. Electricity Generation Change Over One Week?
How Does U.S. Electricity Generation Change in a Week? The U.S. has a dynamic electricity mix, with a range of energy sources generating electricity at different times of the day. At all times, the amount of electricity generated must match demand in order to keep...
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...