Renewable Energy Surges: Solar and Wind Power Dominate U.S. Capacity Growth, Exceed 30% of Total Generation

A recent analysis by the SUN DAY Campaign, using data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), indicates that renewable energy sources have significantly expanded their role in the United States’ electricity generation mix. As of mid-2024, renewables, including solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal, now account for