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Some info here: https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=electrici...

Quick summary: about 34% natural gas, 30% coal, 20% nuclear, 15% renewables, 1% other. Coal is on a pretty strong downward trend so expect that number to go down, and others to go up.

Of course, it's a big country so your local power generation is probably more relevant. You can find out about your local generating mix here: https://oaspub.epa.gov/powpro/ept_pack.charts




edit: [there was a typo, now fixed]


Thanks, I must have pushed a little too lightly on the 5 key.




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