Sources of energy used in the U.S., then and now

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January 15, 2020

Renewable energy is growing fast in the U.S., but fossil fuels still dominate

Sources of energy used in the U.S., then and now

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Renewable energy is growing fast in the U.S., but fossil fuels still dominate
Since 2000, U.S. solar energy production has spiked, coal production has declined
In U.S., electric power industry uses largest share of energy

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Renewable energy is growing fast in the U.S., but fossil fuels still dominate

Sources of energy used in the U.S., then and now

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