Federal Data Reveals a Surprising Drop in Renewable Power in 2023, as Slow Winds and Drought Took a Toll

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By By Dan GearinoFeb 27, 2024, 3:45 pm351 ptsTop
A big increase in utility-scale solar power was not enough to offset decreases in wind and hydropower. By Dan Gearino U.S. utility-scale renewable electricity generation fell in 2023 due to weather patterns that reduced output from wind farms and drought that affected hydropower. Data released by the Energy…

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