Solar and wind energy last year grew at the fastest rate in U.S. history and now account for a record 13% of U.S. power generation, according to a report released Thursday.
Texas' journey to becoming a wind powerhouse could be a map for the many U.S. states that have substantial wind resources.Solar and wind energy last year grew at the fastest rate in U.S. history and now account for a record 13% of the nation's power generation, according to a report released Thursday.
Renewable energy production, predominantly from hydroelectric dams, solar arrays and wind turbines, grew more than 4% year-over-year in 2021. When nuclear energy is added, carbon-neutral energy sources met 40% of U.S. demand. As U.S. power generation becomes cleaner and more of it comes from renewable sources, power sector carbonThe Biden administration hasa goal of net-zero carbon emissions for the U.S. economy by 2050, and Congress has approved $80 billion for investment in the transition to carbon-neutral energy. However, several large infrastructure bills, including President Joe Biden's Build Back Better plan, which featured multiple clean energy policies, are stalled.
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