* In the EIA reference case projection, a business-as-usual trend estimate, given known technology and technological and demographic trends. Net summer capacity is the steady hourly output that generating equipment is expected to supply to system load
This statistic gives outlook figures on the total net summer capacity of end-use generators in the U.S. from 2009 to 2035. It is estimated that in 2030, end-use generators will have a total net summer capacity of 78.9 gigawatts.
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EIA. (April 30, 2011). Total net summer capacity of U.S. end-use generators from 2009 to 2035 (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/192295/total-electricity-generating-capacity-in-the-us-since-2009/
EIA. "Total net summer capacity of U.S. end-use generators from 2009 to 2035 (in gigawatts)." Chart. April 30, 2011. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/192295/total-electricity-generating-capacity-in-the-us-since-2009/
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Total net summer capacity of U.S. end-use generators from 2009 to 2035 (in gigawatts) [Graph], EIA, April 30, 2011. [Online]. Available: /statistics/192295/total-electricity-generating-capacity-in-the-us-since-2009/