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The US saw record wind turbine capacity installation in 2020

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More wind power capacity was installed in the US than any other generating technology in both 2019 and 2020, according to the US Energy Information Administration ( EIA ). UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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EGEB: In 2020, 78% of new US power installations were clean energy

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US installed a record 26 gigawatts of new clean energy in 2020, according to a new report. In 2020, the number of producing US coal mines fell to the lowest number since 2008. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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EGEB: Clean energy was second-most prevalent US electricity source in 2020

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): In 2020, clean energy sources generated 21% of all US electricity. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. A judge rules that the largest known lithium resource in the US can be excavated.

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EGEB: China led as the world installed 6.1 GW of offshore wind in 2020

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GW of global offshore wind was installed in 2020, down slightly from a record 6.24 UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. GW of offshore wind in 2020 appeared first on Electrek. In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): 6.1 GW in 2019.

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EGEB: US was No. 1 producer of natural gas and petroleum in 2020

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US produced more petroleum and natural gas than any other country in 2020. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. 1 producer of natural gas and petroleum in 2020 appeared first on Electrek.

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EGEB: In 2020, the US produced the lowest energy emissions in nearly 40 years

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): In 2020, due to the pandemic, US energy emissions fell to the lowest level since 1983. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

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EGEB: 4 reasons why US solar panel shipments broke records in 2020

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US saw a record-breaking solar panel shipment boom in 2020. US onshore wind energy saw record growth in 2020 – more than any other energy source. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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