Renewable Energy Overtakes Coal in US for the First Time in 2022

Renewable energy generated more electricity than coal or nuclear power in the US for the first time in 2022, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Wind and solar energy made up 14% of US electricity, up from 12% in 2021, while coal power fell from 23% to 20%. Texas dominated wind generation, while California led in solar power. Despite the increase in renewable generation, natural gas remained the top source of US electricity. The American Council on Renewable Energy attributed the surge to economic factors, with wind and solar energy costs falling by 70% and 90%, respectively, in the last decade.