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Drought effects on hydroelectricity generation in western U.S. differed by region in 2021

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly In 2021, a historic drought that affected much of the western United States led to reduced water supply and, as a result, lower hydropower…

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U.S. energy intensity has dropped by half since 1983, varying greatly by state

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review and State Energy Data System Energy intensity—calculated as total energy consumption divided by real gross domestic product (GDP)—is a common energy indicator and efficiency measure. In…

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