Free Top 5 U.S. Electricity Generation Capacity by Source (2015-2025) Chart
The chart provides an overview of U.S. electricity generation capacity by source from 2015 to 2025, revealing the dominant role of natural gas. Natural gas accounts for the largest share of capacity at 36%, leading all other sources. Wind and Nuclear power are the next largest contributors, representing 24% and 18% of the total, respectively. Coal and solar are the remaining sources, with shares of 14% and 10% respectively. This data illustrates a clear shift towards natural gas as the primary source of electricity, while the growing contributions of wind and solar underscore a transition toward clean energy solutions.
