The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its latest Monthly Energy Review (MER), providing insights into renewable energy production and consumption trends in the United States for 2025. Preliminary estimates for November 2025 highlight steady growth in renewable output, driven by biomass, wind, and rapidly expanding solar capacity.
Renewable Energy Consumption in November 2025
In November 2025, U.S. renewable energy consumption totaled 699 trillion British thermal units (Btu), accounting for 9 percent of total U.S. primary energy consumption.
The breakdown of renewable energy consumption by source was:
Biomass: 57 percent
Wind energy: 20 percent
Solar energy: 13 percent
Hydroelectric power: 9 percent
Geothermal energy: 1 percent
Renewables also played a significant role across major sectors of the U.S. economy:
Electric power sector: 12 percent of primary energy consumption
Industrial sector: 10 percent
Residential sector: 8 percent
Transportation sector: 6 percent
Commercial sector: 5 percent
Total Renewable Energy Production: January–November 2025
According to the February 2026 MER, total U.S. renewable energy production for the first 11 months of 2025 reached an estimated 8.385 quadrillion Btu.
This marks a steady increase compared to:
8.165 quadrillion Btu during the same period in 2024
7.750 quadrillion Btu during the same period in 2023
Renewable energy accounted for approximately 8.6 percent of total U.S. primary energy production, which stood at 97.836 quadrillion Btu for January through November 2025.
Renewable Energy Production by Source
The 2025 data underscores the continued dominance of biomass and wind, alongside strong momentum in solar energy.
Biomass: 4.784 quadrillion Btu
Wind: 1.424 quadrillion Btu
Solar: 1.308 quadrillion Btu
Hydroelectric power: 0.761 quadrillion Btu
Geothermal: 0.107 quadrillion Btu
Solar energy has shown particularly robust growth, already surpassing its full 11-month 2024 total of 1.036 quadrillion Btu.
Monthly Production Highlights in 2025
Renewable energy output fluctuated seasonally, reflecting resource availability.
Highest production month: July 2025 recorded 0.792 quadrillion Btu, supported by peak solar generation of 0.153 quadrillion Btu.
Solar milestone: In June 2025, solar output reached 0.147 quadrillion Btu, nearly double some winter month levels.
Wind peak: March 2025 saw wind production rise to 0.173 quadrillion Btu, reflecting strong spring performance.
Outlook for U.S. Renewable Energy
The latest MER data indicates that renewable energy continues to strengthen its role in the U.S. energy mix. Biomass remains the largest contributor, while wind maintains its position as a leading renewable electricity source. Meanwhile, solar energy is rapidly closing the gap, supported by capacity additions and seasonal performance gains.
All 2025 figures are categorized as estimates or revised estimates by the EIA as of the February 2026 reporting cycle. The upward trajectory in renewable production highlights the sector’s growing contribution to overall U.S. primary energy output and its expanding footprint across electricity, industry, transportation, residential, and commercial markets.
BABURAJAN KIZHAKEDATH
