Total Annual Net Electricity Generation (MWh) by State

How to Read This Chart

This table reports annual net electricity generation by U.S. state, measured in megawatt-hours (MWh). Each row represents a single state and calendar year, while the “Total Net Generation” column shows the total amount of electricity produced by power plants within that state during the year, net of electricity used for plant operations. Users can search, sort, and paginate the table to compare states, identify top electricity producers, or analyze differences in generation levels across regions. Higher values indicate states with larger electricity production footprints.

Why This Matters

State-level net generation data shows where electricity is actually produced across the U.S., revealing how generation is concentrated geographically. Large-producing states reflect a combination of population size, industrial activity, fuel availability, and generation infrastructure, while smaller totals may indicate greater reliance on imported power. This information is essential for understanding regional energy supply dynamics, grid interdependence, and transmission needs. Policymakers, utilities, and researchers use state-level generation data to assess energy security, plan infrastructure investments, and evaluate how changes in the generation mix affect different parts of the country.

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 across all U.S. 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 current national and state-level generation patterns.

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