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Natural gas share of electricity generation

The percentage of electricity generation fueled by natural gas.

Unit Percent Industry Oil and Gas

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4
Regions
1
Period
2024–2027
Sources
1
Verification 4 verified data points Verified 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Natural gas share of electricity generation

United States, 2024 to 2027

4 observations · 2024 to 2027

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Natural gas share of electricity generationNatural gas share of electricity generation. 4 observations from 2024 to 2027, ranging from 40% to 42%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 40% (2027). % 0 10 20 30 40 50 2024 2025 2026 2027 FORECAST 42% 40%
Natural gas share of electricity generationNatural gas share of electricity generation. 4 observations from 2024 to 2027, ranging from 40% to 42%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 40% (2027). % 0 10 20 30 40 50 2024 2025 2026 2027 FORECAST 42% 40%
Natural gas share of electricity generationNatural gas share of electricity generation. 4 observations from 2024 to 2027, ranging from 40% to 42%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 40% (2027). % 0 10 20 30 40 50 2024 2025 2026 2027 FORECAST 42% 40%
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Natural gas share of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2024 Actual 42%
2025 Actual 40%
2026 Forecast 40%
2027 Forecast 40%
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Period Value Source Type
United States 4 records
2027 40% EIA · 31 Dec 2027 forecast
2026 40% EIA · 31 Dec 2026 forecast
2025 40% EIA · 31 Dec 2025 actual
2024 42% EIA · 31 Dec 2024 actual

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Short-Term Energy Outlook EIA — 4

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