How much energy does the United States produce a year?

U.S. total annual energy production has exceeded total annual energy consumption since 2019. In 2023, production was about 102.83 quads and consumption was 93.59 quads. Fossil fuels —petroleum, natural gas, and coal—accounted for about 84% of total U.S. primary energy production in 2023.

What is the largest source of energy in a state?

Most often, natural gas is the largest source in a given state, with 22 states using it more than any other. Among renewable sources, 18 states use wind power more than any other. Though not always the most prominent source, each state will use at least one source at a rate above the national average.

Which energy sources provide more energy to Americans?

In recent decades, renewable sources — biomass, wind, hydroelectric, solar, and geothermal — contributed more energy to Americans. Among zero-emissions energy sources, nuclear power continues to provide Americans with more power than individual renewable sources, according to the Energy Information Administration.

What types of primary energy sources are consumed in the United States?

The chart below shows the types and amounts of primary energy sources consumed in the United States, the amounts of primary energy consumed by the electric power sector and the energy end-use sectors, and sales of electricity by the electric power sector to the energy end-use sectors.

How much solar power does the United States have?

Installed solar capacity in the U.S. now totals 161 GW, enough to provide about 5% of the nation’s electricity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Battery storage also grew substantially in 2023, with installations through Q3 exceeding those of all of 2022.

Where does energy come from?

Energy in the United States is obtained from a diverse portfolio of sources, although the majority came from fossil fuels in 2021, as 36% of the nation's energy originated from petroleum, 32% from natural gas, and 11% from coal.