US clean-energy shift accelerates; 93% of new capacity from solar, wind, batteries
They publishedTrump can't stop America's shift to clean energy. And we can accelerate it.
First reportLive Science · 30 Sept, 09:00Z
Latest reportLive Science · 30 Sept, 09:08Z
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Why it matters
What
Solar, wind and batteries are expected to provide 93% of new US electricity capacity this year.
Why
Clean energy has supplied most new capacity since 2015, while coal generates about one-sixth of power and costs more to operate.
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States and cities can accelerate the transition through local actions and flexible grids as clean-energy costs continue declining overall.
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Summary
- Since 2015, most new American power capacity has been clean energy sources.
- This year, 93% of planned new electricity capacity is from solar, wind and batteries.
- The existing grid still relies on fossil fuels at 57% today.
- Coal remains expensive and declining; 99% of coal plants cost more to keep than replacement.
- States and local actions can speed up deployment of plug-in solar and flexible electric machines.
Summary
- Since 2015, most new power in America has been clean energy sources.
- This year, 93% of new electricity capacity is expected from solar, wind and batteries.
- Coal still provides about one-sixth of power, but is more expensive to keep running.
- Trump's policies cannot make clean energy expensive again; costs decline overall.
- States and cities can speed up the transition with local actions and flexible grids.