States Producing the Most Renewable Energy

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July 24, 2019 3:37 pm

Last Updated: February 17, 2020 2:03 pm

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35. Illinois
> Electricity from renewables: 7.0% (12.9 million MWh)
> Total electricity generation: 183.6 million MWh (5th highest)
> Largest renewable energy source: Wind (12.3 million MWh)
> 10 yr. renewable energy growth: 798.1% (4th highest)

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34. Arkansas
> Electricity from renewables: 7.3% (4.4 million MWh)
> Total electricity generation: 60.8 million MWh (25th lowest)
> Largest renewable energy source: Hydroelectric (2.9 million MWh)
> 10 yr. renewable energy growth: -9.3% (the lowest)

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33. Georgia
> Electricity from renewables: 7.4% (9.4 million MWh)
> Total electricity generation: 127.5 million MWh (9th highest)
> Largest renewable energy source: Wood and wood derived fuels (4.7 million MWh)
> 10 yr. renewable energy growth: 66.6% (21st lowest)

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32. Michigan
> Electricity from renewables: 8.4% (9.4 million MWh)
> Total electricity generation: 112.3 million MWh (12th highest)
> Largest renewable energy source: Wind (5.2 million MWh)
> 10 yr. renewable energy growth: 155.7% (19th highest)

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31. Wisconsin
> Electricity from renewables: 8.9% (5.8 million MWh)
> Total electricity generation: 65.1 million MWh (24th highest)
> Largest renewable energy source: Hydroelectric (2.7 million MWh)
> 10 yr. renewable energy growth: 103.1% (25th highest)

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