U.S. Primary Energy Production, Consumption, and Exports Increased in 2024 - CleanTechnica

In 2024, the United States continued to produce more energy than it consumed, reaching a record high primary energy production of 30.9 quadrillion British thermal units (quads), a 4% increase from 2023. Energy consumption remained steady at 21.7 quads, resulting in the highest net energy exports on record at 9.3 quads. Total U.S. energy consumption was 94.2 quads, still below the peak of 99.0 quads set in 2007. Notably, renewable energy consumption rose by 5% to 8.6 quads, driven by biofuels, wind, and solar, while coal consumption fell to a historic low of 7.9 quads. Record production was achieved across multiple energy sources, including natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas plant liquids, contributing to a total U.S. energy production of 103.3 quads—the third consecutive year of record-breaking output