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Renewables to reach 40% of total generating capacity, beat gas within a year – EIA

Source: ElectrekMichelle LewisOctober 27, 2026
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According to data from the US Energy Information Administration reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, renewables will expand their share of total generating capacity to 40.4% over the coming year. This growth will push renewables ahead of natural gas and represent five times the capacity of nuclear energy.

Key points

  • Renewable capacity projected to reach 40.4% of total generation
  • Will surpass natural gas as primary energy source
  • Renewable capacity will exceed nuclear fivefold

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