Figure 4. Share of Electric Power Sector Net Generation by Energy Source, 2003 vs 2004

Share of Electric Power Sector Net Generation by Energy Source, 2003 verses 2004 . This bar graph shows the percentage share of the electric power industry net generation by energy source in 2003 and 2004. Nuclear power net generation was 20.5 percent in 2003 and 20.8 percent in 2004. Hydroelectric net generation was 7.1 percent in 2003 and 6.8 percent in 2004. Natural gas net generation was 15.3 percent in 2003 and 16.3 percent in 2004. Petroleum and other sources, including solar, wind, and biomass, net generation was 4.7 percent in 2003 and 4.6 percent in 2004. Coal based net generation was 52.5 percent in 2003 and 51.5 percent in 2004.