Since 2000, U.S. solar energy production has spiked, coal production has declined

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January 15, 2020

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

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Since 2000, U.S. solar energy production has spiked, coal production has declined

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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
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

Since 2000, U.S. solar energy production has spiked, coal production has declined

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