U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel, which include biodiesel and renewable diesel, increased by 65% in 2016 to reach a record level of 916 million gallons
Energy-efficient light bulbs typically use about 25%-80% less energy than traditional incandescents and can last 3-25 times longer.
At the end of 2016, 195 utility-scale geothermal generating units totaling 3.7 GW were in operation. The largest group of geothermal generating units, a complex located in Northern California called the Geysers, has [...]
By relying on battery backup, solar energy can even provide electricity 24×7, even on cloudy days and at night.
According to EIA’s Electric Power Monthly, wind and solar in March 2017 accounted for 10% of U.S. electricity generation for first time
Utility-scale solar installations—including both photo-voltaic (PV) and thermal technologies—grew at an average rate of 72% per year between 2010 and 2016