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Net electricity generation in the United States from 1950 to 2025 (in terawatt-hours)

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March 2026

Region

United States

Survey time period

1950 to 2025

Supplementary notes

Through 1988, all data except hydroelectric are for electric utilities only. Beginning in 1989, data are for electric utilities, independent power producers, commercial plants, and industrial plants.
Values have been rounded.

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Net power production in the U.S. 1950-2025

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Apr 14, 2026

The United States generated *terawatt-hours of electricity in 2025, one of the largest figures recorded in the indicated period. In comparison to the previous year, power generation grew by *** terawatt-hours.

U.S. electricity market and the role of renewables

Unlike the use of fossil fuels, U.S. renewable electricity generation has increased in recent years, amounting to more than terawatt-hours in 2025. Wind power has become the main renewable source of electricity generation in the North American country, having surpassed conventional hydroelectric power in 2019.

Who are the main consumers of electricity?

The residential sector was ranked as the largest consumer of electricity in the United States in 2024. Electricity retail sales to residential users have grown by almost *** terawatt-hours since the beginning of the century.

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