Fossil fuels generate less than half of US electricity for first month ever, says energy think tank

Fossil fuels accounted for less than 50% of the U.S. power mix for the first month on record in March, according to energy think tank Ember on Friday, driven by a near-quarter rise in wind and solar power generation. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT U.S. power consumption will rise to record highs in 2025 and 2026, jumping ...