Electricity explained

 Electricity in the United States is produced (generated) with diverse energy sources and technologies 

The United States uses many different energy sources and technologies to generate electricity. The sources and technologies have changed over time, and some are used more than others. 

The three major categories of energy for electricity generation are fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and petroleum), nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources. Most electricity is generated with steam turbines using fossil fuels, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, and solar thermal energy. Other major electricity generation technologies include gas turbines, hydro turbines, wind turbines, and solar photovoltaics.