Top 10 States Total Net Electricity Generation (MWh)

How to Read This Chart

This line chart shows annual net electricity generation for the top 10 U.S. electricity-producing states from 1990 through 2024, measured in megawatt-hours (MWh). Each line represents a single state, allowing comparison of long-term generation trends across the largest producers. The horizontal axis shows the calendar year, while the vertical axis shows the total net electricity generated in each state. Upward trends indicate growth in electricity production over time, while flatter or declining periods reflect slower growth, fuel shifts, or changes in generation capacity. The relative position of each line highlights differences in scale between states.

Why This Matters

Focusing on the top electricity-producing states highlights where the majority of U.S. power generation is concentrated. States like Texas show sustained and accelerating growth, while others follow more moderate or stable paths depending on resource availability, policy decisions, and infrastructure investment. Understanding these long-term trends helps explain regional differences in electricity markets, grid reliability, and transmission needs. For policymakers, utilities, and researchers, this data provides essential context for planning future generation, managing interstate power flows, and evaluating how shifts in fuel mix and demand affect the nation’s largest power-producing states.

Key Insights

The following highlights are derived directly from the most recent available data in this dataset using standardized calculations. Metrics reflect aggregate net electricity generation among the highest-producing states and are computed from the underlying annual time series. Unless otherwise noted, comparisons are based on the most recent complete reporting year and the prior year. These highlights provide a concise snapshot of generation concentration among top-producing states.

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