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U.S. Lands Could Generate 10% of Net-Zero Energy

1/16/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the U.S. Department of Energy uncovers that federal lands in the contiguous U.S. could harness an astonishing 7,700 gigawatts of renewable energy. By 2035, this could translate to 51-84 gigawatts, potentially supplying 10% of the renewable energy required for achieving net-zero emissions, with the Bureau of Land Management leading the charge.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from the U.S. Department of Energy uncovers that federal lands in the contiguous U.S. could harness an astonishing 7,700 gigawatts of renewable energy. By 2035, this could translate to 51-84 gigawatts, potentially supplying 10% of the renewable energy required for achieving net-zero emissions, with the Bureau of Land Management leading the charge.