Renewables to surpass natural gas in US generating capacity within a year, EIA says

The Energy Information Administration projects renewable energy will grow from 37.7% to 40.4% of total US generating capacity within a year, overtaking natural gas and expanding its lead over nuclear, according to new agency data.

First covered Oct 27, 2026 · 3:24 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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14d Electrek Renewables to reach 40% of total generating capacity, beat gas within a year – EIA — Over the coming year, renewables’ share of total generating capacity will grow from 37.7% to 40.4%, surpassing that of natural gas and outstripping nuclear…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-28 (#2)

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