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JUNE 16, 2021--STAT OF THE DAY

The United States consumed a record amount of renewable energy in 2020—12%, (11.6 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu).

Fossil fuel and nuclear consumption declined. —LOWERING OUR EMMISSION BY _______%?

Wind energy, or electricity generated by wind-powered turbines, is almost exclusively consumed in the electric power sector. Wind energy accounted for about 26% of U.S. renewable energy consumption in 2020.
Hydroelectric power, or electricity generated by water-powered turbines, is almost exclusively consumed in the electric power sector. It accounted for about 22% of U.S. renewable energy consumption in 2020.
Wood and waste energy, including wood, wood pellets, and biomass waste from landfills, accounted for about 22% of U.S. renewable energy consumption in 2020.
Biofuels, including fuel ethanol, biodiesel, and other renewable fuels, accounted for about 17% of U.S. renewable energy consumption in 2020. U.S. biofuel consumption fell 11% from 2019 as overall transportation sector energy use declined in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solar energy accounted for about 11% of U.S. renewable energy consumption in 2020.
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SOURCE: U.S. ENERGY INFORMATION ADM—MONTHLY ENERGY REVIEW--