Lewis, M. (2023, May 25). US wind and solar combined produced more electricity than coal in Q1 2023. Electrek. https://electrek.co/2023/05/25/us-wind-solar-q1-2023/ 

During the first quarter of 2023, solar and wind energy combined have contributed more electricity to the United States than coal. To be exact, 16.9% of the United States’ energy usage was powered by solar and wind energy, while coal accounted for 15.6% of the energy. Not only did solar and wind energy surpass coal, but coal energy usage dropped by 28.6% during the first quarter of 2023. And while coal is declining, solar and wind energy are becoming more popular as solar energy increases in usage by 7.8% and wind energy increases in usage by 5.3%. So far, 2023 has favored renewable energy to fossil fuels.

It is a common misconception that fossil fuels dominate energy production in the United States. Many people do not realize how popular solar panels have become on suburban roofs and wind turbines along coasts and in fields. But 2023 has proved these beliefs wrong as renewable energy has finally taken the lead. This is a moment to celebrate because it suggests that Americans care about the environment and are altering their lives to save the planet. However, there is still a lot of work to be done as coal still powers 15.6% of energy in the United States. Yet with renewable energy on the rise and fossil fuels declining, there is hope for a time when a person can power their house without polluting the world.