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How much of U.S. energy production and consumption comes from renewable energy sources?

U.S. energy production and consumption in 2023

ProductionConsumption
Total energy 102.83 Quads 93.59 Quads
     Renewables     8.43 Quads   8.24 Quads
         Percent of total     8%   9%
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review, April 25, 2024; preliminary data
Note: Quads=quadrillion British thermal Units.

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Last updated: April 29, 2024; preliminary data.


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