This statistic represents the distribution of energy capacity additions in the United States in 2015, broken down by type of fuel. In the United States, wind power sources accounted for around ** percent of new energy capacity additions. Coal, oil, and geothermal accounted for less than * percent of 2015 additions.
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SNL Energy. (January 7, 2016). Distribution of energy capacity additions in the U.S. as of December 31, 2015, by fuel type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/501383/us-energy-capacity-additions-share-by-fuel/
SNL Energy. "Distribution of energy capacity additions in the U.S. as of December 31, 2015, by fuel type." Chart. January 7, 2016. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/501383/us-energy-capacity-additions-share-by-fuel/
SNL Energy. (2016). Distribution of energy capacity additions in the U.S. as of December 31, 2015, by fuel type. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/501383/us-energy-capacity-additions-share-by-fuel/
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