United States: 39.5% low-carbon power
Low-carbon power ranking: 51
39.5% of the electricity in United States is generated from low-carbon energy sources. This is based on data compiled by {{ source }} for the year {{ YEARS.getYear() }}. The primary low-carbon power source is Nuclear. Average emissions from electricity in United States is 324.7 to 328.3 gCO2eq / kWh. This has been calculated using estimates from the Technology-specific Cost and Performance Parameters report from the IPCC.
Low-carbon power in United States compared to selected regions
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