Story perspectives

Renewables Surge to 25.7% of U.S. Electricity in 2025

12/30/2025

34 2

Summary

Story summary

Renewables produced 25.7% of U.S. electricity during the first ten months of 2025, up from 24.3% in 2024.
Utility-scale solar capacity expanded by 19,477.6 MW.
Small-scale solar added 4,837.7 MW.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that all new generating capacity in 2026 will come from renewables and batteries, increasing by 68,528.0 MW.
Natural gas and nuclear power showed minimal growth, while coal capacity declined by 3,241.1 MW.

1 of 1

Story summary

Renewables produced 25.7% of U.S. electricity during the first ten months of 2025, up from 24.3% in 2024.
Utility-scale solar capacity expanded by 19,477.6 MW.
Small-scale solar added 4,837.7 MW.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that all new generating capacity in 2026 will come from renewables and batteries, increasing by 68,528.0 MW.
Natural gas and nuclear power showed minimal growth, while coal capacity declined by 3,241.1 MW.