3%
Renewables (elec.)
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Renewables share (%) | 3 | 21 |
National ranking
Louisiana ranks #49 of 50 states by renewable share of electricity.
| #1 | South Dakota | 82% |
| #2 | Maine | 78% |
| #3 | Washington | 75% |
| #4 | Oregon | 59% |
| #5 | California | 54% |
| #6 | New Mexico | 45% |
| #7 | Montana | 44% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | 43% |
| #9 | Colorado | 40% |
| #10 | Nevada | 33% |
| #11 | Texas | 30% |
| #12 | Minnesota | 30% |
| #13 | New York | 30% |
| #14 | Utah | 27% |
| #15 | Massachusetts | 24% |
| #16 | Indiana | 17% |
| #17 | North Carolina | 17% |
| #18 | Missouri | 16% |
| #19 | New Hampshire | 15% |
| #20 | Arizona | 15% |
| #21 | Wyoming | 15% |
| #22 | Alaska | 15% |
| #23 | Illinois | 13% |
| #24 | Michigan | 13% |
| #25 | Tennessee | 13% |
| #26 | Georgia | 13% |
| #27 | Connecticut | 12% |
| #28 | Hawaii | 12% |
| #29 | Arkansas | 12% |
| #30 | Wisconsin | 12% |
| #31 | Mississippi | 12% |
| #32 | Alabama | 12% |
| #33 | South Carolina | 12% |
| #34 | West Virginia | 12% |
| #35 | Nebraska | 12% |
| #36 | Maryland | 12% |
| #37 | Iowa | 12% |
| #38 | Idaho | 12% |
| #39 | Kansas | 12% |
| #40 | Virginia | 11% |
| #41 | Rhode Island | 10% |
| #42 | New Jersey | 9% |
| #43 | Florida | 8% |
| #44 | Kentucky | 8% |
| #45 | Delaware | 6% |
| #46 | Ohio | 5% |
| #47 | North Dakota | 5 |
| #48 | Pennsylvania | 4% |
| #49 | Louisiana | 3% |
| #50 | Vermont | 1% |
Overview
Explore Louisiana's renewable energy statistics, featuring a Renewables (elec.) of 3%. Renewable energy accounts for only about 3% of Louisiana's electricity generation, among the lowest shares in the U.S., as natural gas and nuclear dominate. This data offers valuable insight into Louisiana's renewable energy trends for residents, researchers, and businesses evaluating Louisiana.