GoKawiilEIA data shows U.S. power generation hit record 4,528 TWh in 2025
New figures cited from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show national electricity generation reached a record 4,528 terawatt-hours in 2025, with utility-scale capacity at 1,281 gigawatts plus about 60 gigawatts of rooftop solar. The lower-48 states also set a demand record of 759 gigawatts on July 29, 2025, while roughly 5% of power generated is lost as heat during transmission and distribution.
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These figures underscore how quickly U.S. electricity demand is climbing, driven by factors such as data centers, electrification and extreme weather, which could put added strain on grid reliability. The accompanying interactive model, built to mirror the national generation mix, suggests growing public and educational interest in explaining how the grid balances supply and demand in real time.
- U.S. generation hit a record 4,528 TWh in 2025, per EIA data.
- Utility-scale capacity reached 1,281 GW, with ~60 GW more from rooftop solar.
- Lower-48 demand peaked at a record 759 GW on July 29, 2025.
Source: nomagicpill.site, 2026-10-22
Published there as: “The U.S. Power Grid”
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