New York Sees Rise in Solar and Wind Power

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A new study has found that renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power, is making up a growing share of New York's electricity generation. In 2020, about 28% of the state's electricity came from renewable sources, and that number grew to almost 30% by 2024. Solar energy saw the largest increase, rising from 0.65% in 2020 to 2.42% in 2024, while wind power also grew from 3.49% to 4.67% during the same period. Hydroelectric power remains the largest renewable source in the state, though its share declined slightly.

Why it matters

The rise of renewable energy in New York is part of a broader national trend, as states across the country work to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and transition to cleaner sources of electricity. As solar and wind continue to grow in the state, New Yorkers can expect to see their power supply become increasingly green in the years ahead.

The details

The data shows that renewable energy is becoming a bigger part of New York's power supply. In 2020, about 28% of the state's electricity came from renewable sources, and by 2024 that number had grown to almost 30%. The biggest increases came from solar and wind power, with solar energy rising from 0.65% in 2020 to 2.42% in 2024, and wind power growing from 3.49% to 4.67% during the same period. Hydroelectric power remains the largest renewable source in the state, though its share declined slightly from 22.83% in 2020 to 21.66% in 2024.

• In 2020, about 28% of New York's electricity came from renewable sources.
• By 2024, the share of renewable energy in New York's power supply had grown to almost 30%.