"The renewable energy sources together generated more electricity than coal-fired power plants from January to November of this year."
"In a first for the country, solar and wind generated more electricity than coal over most of 2024. The two renewable energy sources provided a record 17 percent of U.S. electricity from January to November, while coal contributed 15 percent, according to data from think tank Ember.
Coal power is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, but it’s been in decline in the U.S. for more than two decades as both fossil gas and renewables have surged. At the start of the 21st century, coal accounted for 51 percent of electricity generation in the country. By 2023, it had dropped to 16 percent.
Across the U.S., 10 states currently generate half or more of their electricity supply from renewables, with Iowa and South Dakota leading thanks to abundant wind power. In Texas, solar generated more electricity than coal for the first time in March."
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