Different Regions Use Different Fuels

Electric generation fuel mixes vary from state to state and region to region, depending upon the availability and cost of fuels located there. Major changes in the generation mix can have economic and reliability impacts, especially on a regional basis.

*"Non-Hydro Renewables and Other" includes generation from solar, wind, geothermal, biomass (agricultural waste, municipal solid waste, landfill gas recovery, wood, pitch), hydrogen, batteries, chemicals, non-wood waste, purchased steam, sulfur, and miscellaneous technologies.

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration, Power Plant Report (EIA-920), Combined Heat and Power Plant Report (EIA-920), and Electric Power Monthly (2006 Preliminary).

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