In last month’s US energy mix, renewables topped natural gas for the first time. (Canary Media)
This March marked the first month-long stretch where renewable generation surpassed natural gas, per Ember data, contributing over a third of US electricity.
Sure, it’s spring shoulder season. But just five years ago, gas held a commanding lead during renewables’ best months. Now? Solar’s rapid buildout and steady wind growth have led the way in closing that gap, despite growing electricity demand.