US renewable energy production increased, but future growth may slow under Trump's policies.
States vary widely in renewable energy usage, with some exceeding 50% of their total power.
Wind and solar dominate U.S. renewables, providing 93% of the sector's output.
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About the Author
Lyle Daly is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering information technology and cryptocurrency. Lyle has been a contributor at the financial services company since 2018. His work has been featured on USA Today, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Fox Business, and Nasdaq. Before joining The Motley Fool, he wrote for financial brands including Intuit.
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wood and wood-derived fuels
3,224
Solar
1,374
Other biomass
21
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
96
Other biomass
42
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
16,199
Wind
2,995
Wood and wood-derived fuel
137
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
4,814
Wood and wood-derived fuel
829
Wind
269
Other biomass
10
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
55,854
Wind
16,126
Geothermal
10,737
Wood and wood-derived fuel
2,212
Other biomass
2,188
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
17,261
Solar
5,814
Other biomass
73
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
774
Other biomass
363
Wood and wood-derived fuel
220
Wind
13
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
184
Other biomass
30
Wind
3
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
25,558
Other biomass
1,746
Wood and wood-derived fuel
1,546
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
11,238
Wood and wood-derived fuel
4,302
Other biomass
290
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
969
Wind
594
Geothermal
258
Other biomass
174
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
3,062
Solar
1,656
Wood and wood-derived fuel
411
Other biomass
99
Geothermal
54
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
25,086
Solar
6,741
Other biomass
251
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026).
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
10,361
Solar
7,160
Other biomass
175
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RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
42,958
Solar
1,303
Other biomass
196
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
30,262
Solar
545
Other biomass
51
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
1,768
Wood and wood-derived fuel
310
Other biomass
93
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
2,487
Wood and wood-derived fuel
1,950
Other biomass
81
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
2,882
Wood and wood-derived fuel
1,669
Solar
1,557
Other biomass
68
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
1,403
Wind
714
Other biomass
283
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
2,556
Other biomass
777
Wind
205
Wood and wood-derived fuels
22
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
9,981
Solar
3,020
Wood and wood-derived fuel
1,448
Other biomass
665
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
15,107
Solar
3,192
Wood and wood-derived fuel
887
Other biomass
275
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
2,989
Wood and wood-derived fuel
1,341
Wind
512
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
6,711
Solar
1,840
Other biomass
46
Wood and wood-derived fuel
42
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
6,432
Solar
342
Wood and wood-derived fuel
23
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
11,335
Solar
255
Other biomass
64
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
13,607
Geothermal
3,910
Wind
328
Other biomass
51
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wood and wood-derived fuel
668
Wind
454
Other biomass
144
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
2,025
Other biomass
601
Wind
20
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
14,209
Solar
6,276
Geothermal
66
Other biomass
12
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
6,733
Solar
5,338
Other biomass
1,308
Wood and wood-derived fuel
158
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
12,768
Wood and wood-derived fuel
1,177
Wind
940
Other biomass
356
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
15,073
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
8,186
Wind
2,929
Other biomass
138
Wood and wood-derived fuel
128
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
39,116
Solar
855
Wood and wood-derived fuel
235
Other biomass
80
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
9,452
Solar
2,693
Wood and wood-derived fuel
832
Other biomass
182
Geothermal
182
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
3,535
Solar
1,936
Other biomass
1,197
Wood and wood-derived fuel
248
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
759
Wind
185
Other biomass
185
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
3,366
Wood and wood-derived fuel
1,533
Other biomass
57
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
12,353
Solar
438
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
1,380
Wood and wood-derived fuel
385
Other biomass
96
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
130,618
Solar
61,235
Wood and wood-derived fuel
778
Other biomass
195
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
5,682
Wind
775
Geothermal
472
Other biomass
55
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
363
Wood and wood-derived fuel
342
Solar
236
Other biomass
44
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
9,106
Wood and wood-derived fuel
2,835
Other biomass
799
Wind
51
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
8,519
Wood and wood-derived fuel
1,022
Solar
617
Other biomass
110
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
1,868
Solar
279
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Solar
4,123
Wind
1,924
Wood and wood-derived fuel
832
Other biomass
375
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE
TOTAL POWER PRODUCED (THOUSAND MEGAWATT HOURS)
Wind
13,148
Solar
493
Countries around the world are increasing renewable energy production to mitigate climate change. In the U.S., renewable energy production has more than doubled over the past decade, although clean energy advocates fear this growth could slow during President Trump's second term.
Progress on renewable energy varies from state to state. Some states derive more than half of their power from renewables, while others obtain only a few percent. Here are the latest statistics on renewable energy use by state, including the amount produced and energy industry goals for states that have them.
Renewable energy production by state
The map and table below show the amount of renewable energy each state produced over the most recent one-year period on record at the time of writing (March 2025 to February 2026). It also shows the percentage of each state's total power generated by renewable energy sources.
Types of renewable energy
States also vary in the types of renewable energy they produce. For example, California's biggest renewable energy source is solar energy. Texas, on the other hand, is known for wind energy. Overall, wind and solar energy provide 93% of renewable energy in the U.S.
In the tables below, you'll also see "wood and wood-derived fuels," which are usually the byproducts of lumber and paper milling. "Other biomass" includes other plant-derived materials, including agricultural crops and waste, materials from municipal solid waste, animal manure, and human waste.
You may notice that we haven't included hydroelectric power in these tables despite it being a notable renewable energy source that provides 5.8% of the power in the U.S., but while hydro is renewable, there's a debate over whether it's sustainable. Due to this and the fact that the U.S. Energy Information Administration categorizes hydro separately from other renewables, we've opted to exclude it from these statistics.
Renewable energy production by state
Let's take a closer look at each state's ranking for renewable energy use and its largest renewable energy sources.
Editor’s note: Energy generation data is sourced from the Energy Information Administration. The breakdowns by source may not add up to renewable energy generation totals for each state.
Alabama's renewable energy production
Alabama produced 4.63 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 3.3% of its total electricity, which ranked 45th.
Alaska's renewable energy production
Alaska produced 181,000 megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 2.7% of its total electricity, which ranked 49th.
Arizona's renewable energy production
Arizona produced 19.41 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 16.7% of its total electricity, which ranked 21st.
Arkansas's renewable energy production
Arkansas produced 5.94 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 8.9% of its total electricity, which ranked 35th.
California's renewable energy production
California produced 87.12 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 43.1% of its total electricity, which ranked seventh.
California has set a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045.
Colorado's renewable energy production
Colorado produced 23.15 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 41.4% of its total electricity, which ranked eighth.
Colorado passed SB 236 in 2019. It requires 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050 from Xcel Energy, which covers approximately 60% of the state's energy load.
Connecticut's renewable energy production
Connecticut produced 1.38 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 3.1% of its total electricity, which ranked 46th.
Connecticut has set a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040.
Delaware's renewable energy production
Delaware produced 226,000 megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 4.2% of its total electricity, which ranked 43rd.
Delaware has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2005 levels by 2030 and by 100% by 2050.
Florida's renewable energy production
Florida produced 28.85 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 10.7% of its total electricity, which ranked 32nd.
Georgia's renewable energy production
Georgia produced 15.83 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 10.8% of its total electricity, which ranked 31st.
Hawaii's renewable energy production
Hawaii produced 1.99 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 21.2% of its total electricity, which ranked 18th.
Hawaii has set a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045.
Idaho's renewable energy production
Idaho produced 5.31 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 24.7% of its total electricity, which ranked 16th.
Illinois's renewable energy production
Illinois produced 32.08 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 16.6% of its total electricity, which ranked 22nd.
Illinois has set a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Indiana's renewable energy production
Indiana produced 17.70 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 16.0% of its total electricity, which ranked 23rd.
Iowa's renewable energy production
Iowa produced 44.46 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 60.2% of its total electricity, which ranked first.
Which state gets the highest percentage of its power from renewables?
Which states have set 100% clean energy goals?
Does hydroelectric power count as renewable energy?
What is the most common source of renewable energy in the U.S.?
Kansas's renewable energy production
Kansas produced 30.86 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 49.0% of its total electricity, which ranked fourth.
Kentucky's renewable energy production
Kentucky produced 2.17 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 3.0% of its total electricity, which ranked 47th.
Louisiana's renewable energy production
Louisiana produced 4.52 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 4.4% of its total electricity, which ranked 41st.
Louisiana has set a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Maine's renewable energy production
Maine produced 6.18 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 40.6% of its total electricity, which ranked ninth.
Maine has set a goal of 100% clean energy by 2050.
Maryland's renewable energy production
Maryland produced 2.40 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 6.3% of its total electricity, which ranked 38th.
Maryland has set a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
Massachusetts's renewable energy production
Massachusetts produced 3.62 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 15.4% of its total electricity, which ranked 24th.
Massachusetts has set a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Michigan's renewable energy production
Michigan produced 15.11 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 11.8% of its total electricity, which ranked 27th.
Michigan has set a goal of economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2040.
Minnesota's renewable energy production
Minnesota produced 19.46 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 32.0% of its total electricity, which ranked 13th.
Minnesota has set a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040.
Mississippi's renewable energy production
Mississippi produced 4.85 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 6.2% of its total electricity, which ranked 39th.
Missouri's renewable energy production
Missouri produced 8.64 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 12.0% of its total electricity, which ranked 25th.
Montana's renewable energy production
Montana produced 6.82 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 23.7% of its total electricity, which ranked 17th.
Nebraska's renewable energy production
Nebraska produced 11.66 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 29.2% of its total electricity, which ranked 15th.
Nebraska is the only state that's served solely by publicly owned utilities. There are three public utilities in Nebraska, and they've all set a goal of net-zero carbon emissions from generation resources. The Nebraska Public Power District and the Omaha Public Power District plan to accomplish this goal by 2050, and the Lincoln Public Power District plans to do it by 2040.
Nevada's renewable energy production
Nevada produced 17.90 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 39.7% of its total electricity, which ranked 10th.
Nevada has set a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.
New Hampshire's renewable energy production
New Hampshire produced 1.27 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 6.5% of its total electricity, which ranked 37th.
New Jersey's renewable energy production
New Jersey produced 2.65 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 4.3% of its total electricity, which ranked 42nd.
New Jersey has set a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
New Mexico's renewable energy production
New Mexico produced 20.56 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 57.6% of its total electricity, which ranked third.
New Mexico has set a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045.
New York's renewable energy production
New York produced 13.54 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 10.2% of its total electricity, which ranked 33rd.
New York has set a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040.
North Carolina's renewable energy production
North Carolina produced 15.25 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 11.3% of its total electricity, which ranked 29th.
North Carolina has set a goal of carbon neutrality in the electricity sector by 2050.
North Dakota's renewable energy production
North Dakota produced 15.07 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 35.6% of its total electricity, which ranked 11th.
Ohio's renewable energy production
Ohio produced 11.38 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 7.7% of its total electricity, which ranked 36th.
Oklahoma's renewable energy production
Oklahoma produced 40.29 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 44.7% of its total electricity, which ranked sixth.
Oregon's renewable energy production
Oregon produced 13.34 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 20.0% of its total electricity, which ranked 19th.
Oregon has set a goal to have greenhouse gas emissions reduced 100% below baseline emissions by 2040.
Pennsylvania's renewable energy production
Pennsylvania produced 6.92 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 2.8% of its total electricity, which ranked 48th.
Rhode Island's renewable energy production
Rhode Island produced 1.13 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 11.4% of its total electricity, which ranked 28th.
Rhode Island has set a goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2033.
South Carolina's renewable energy production
South Carolina produced 4.96 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 4.8% of its total electricity, which ranked 40th.
South Dakota's renewable energy production
South Dakota produced 12.81 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 57.6% of its total electricity, which ranked second.
Tennessee's renewable energy production
Tennessee produced 1.86 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 2.4% of its total electricity, which ranked 50th.
Texas's renewable energy production
Texas produced 192.83 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 32.8% of its total electricity, which ranked 12th.
Utah's renewable energy production
Utah produced 6.99 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 19.0% of its total electricity, which ranked 20th.
Vermont's renewable energy production
Vermont produced 1.01 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 45.9% of its total electricity, which ranked fifth.
Vermont requires 100% renewable energy for all utilities by 2035 and 100% renewable energy by 2030 for its two largest utilities companies: Green Mountain Power and Vermont Electric Cooperative.
Virginia's renewable energy production
Virginia produced 12.79 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 12.0% of its total electricity, which ranked 26th.
Virginia requires zero-carbon utilities by 2050.
Washington's renewable energy production
Washington produced 10.26 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 9.7% of its total electricity, which ranked 34th.
Washington requires 100% zero-emissions electricity by 2045.
West Virginia's renewable energy production
West Virginia produced 2.16 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 4.0% of its total electricity, which ranked 44th.
Wisconsin's renewable energy production
Wisconsin produced 7.25 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 11.0% of its total electricity, which ranked 30th.
Wisconsin has set a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.
Wyoming's renewable energy production
Wyoming produced 13.64 million megawatt hours of electricity using renewable energy sources. That made up 30.3% of its total electricity, which ranked 14th.
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Renewables are on the rise -- for now
The U.S. as a whole is increasingly getting its energy from renewable sources. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 has helped with this, allocating $369 billion for clean energy investments.
However, the Trump administration has been working to undo the IRA and end federal support for renewable energy projects. The administration froze funds for climate initiatives earlier this year, but a judge later ordered them unfrozen. President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, terminates tax credits that have helped grow the renewable energy industry.
On a positive note, U.S. renewable investments rose 3.5% to $378 billion in 2025, according to BloombergNEF. Developers also plan to add 43.4 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2026, which would be a 60% increase from last year. The current political landscape could slow down renewable energy projects. Still, many states have set their own clean energy goals, so the hope is that production will continue to rise.
