May 3, 2012

Who Uses Renewable Energy--In One Map

Brad Plumer, Washington Post


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We keep hearing that renewable energy is booming in the United States, but where is it? Here’s a handy map from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showing how much electricity each state gets from wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal (but not hydropower):

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