| % amount of electricity derived from... Coal | 48.2 |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 21.4 |
| Nuclear | 19.6 |
| Hydroelectric | 6 |
| Solar, Wind and Geothermal | 3.7 |
| Oil | 1.1 |
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Share:
| % amount of electricity derived from... Coal | 48.2 |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 21.4 |
| Nuclear | 19.6 |
| Hydroelectric | 6 |
| Solar, Wind and Geothermal | 3.7 |
| Oil | 1.1 |
When you flick on a light or check your email, you are using electricity. What but natural resources are used to create the power that we consume? Coal is the largest energy source from which electricity is derived, accounting for nearly 50 percent of the power produced.