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United States

Largest electricity market in the world - heavily fossil-fueled but transitioning.

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18%Nuclear Share
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23%Renewable
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59%Fossil Fuel
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14.2tCOโ‚‚/capita

Energy Mix

Gas - 42%
Nuclear - 18%
Coal - 17%
Wind - 11%
Hydro - 6%
Solar - 4%
Other - 2%

Key Facts

  • 93 operating nuclear reactors - most in the world
  • Shale gas revolution transformed energy landscape
  • Inflation Reduction Act: $369B in clean energy subsidies
  • Vogtle Units 3&4 - first new nuclear in 30 years (2023/24)