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  1. Electricity explained How electricity is generated - U.S. Energy ...

    Oct 31, 2023 · Most U.S. and world electricity generation is from electric power plants that use a turbine to drive electricity generators. In a turbine generator, a moving fluid—water, steam, …

  2. U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent …

    Jan 16, 2025 · Electricity Natural gas-fired generation in Maryland exceeded the amount of electricity from nuclear energy for the first time in 2023. In 2023, natural gas generated more …

  3. Electricity in the U.S. - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

    Mar 26, 2024 · The three major categories of energy for electricity generation are fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and petroleum), nuclear energy, and renewable energy. Most electricity is …

  4. U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIA - Independent …

    In 2023, Maryland's only nuclear power plant--the Calvert Cliffs power station--accounted for 40% of the state's total electricity net generation. Maryland ranks among the 10 states with the …

  5. State Energy Profile Data

    Note: Components of "Utility-scale net electricity generation (share of total)" may not add to 100% because "Total utility-scale net electricity generation" includes net generation from petroleum …

  6. Washington Profile - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

    Oct 16, 2025 · Natural gas, nonhydroelectric renewable resources (mostly wind), nuclear energy, and coal provide almost all the rest of Washington's in-state electricity generation. Natural gas …

  7. Maryland Profile - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

    Oct 16, 2025 · Electricity Natural gas-fired generation in Maryland exceeded the amount of electricity from nuclear energy for the first time in 2023. In 2023, natural gas generated more …

  8. Use of natural gas-fired generation differs in the United States by ...

    Feb 22, 2024 · Natural gas is the single-largest source of energy used to generate electricity in the United States, making up 43% of electricity generation in 2023. Natural gas-fired power …

  9. Waste-to-energy (MSW) in depth - U.S. Energy Information …

    For every 100 pounds of MSW in the United States, about 85 pounds can be burned as fuel to generate electricity. Waste-to-energy plants reduce 2,000 pounds of garbage to ash that …

  10. Maryland Electricity Profile 2024 - U.S. Energy Information ...

    State Electricity Profiles Data for: 2024 Release Date: November 10, 2025 Next Release: November 2026 Archived State Electricity Profiles Select Yeardropdown arrow