No new US fossil generation in first half 2024 as clean energy installations dominate

Nation added over 20GW of electricity capacity so far this year, mostly in solar and storage, but pace of fossil fuel retirements slowed amid growing demand

An Enel Green Power wind farm in Oklahoma
An Enel Green Power wind farm in OklahomaPhoto: Recharge
Published 20 August 2024, 15:47Updated 20 August 2024, 15:47
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