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How much power in the United States is produced by fossil fuels?

A. Under 40%
B. About 50%
C. Over 60%
D. 100%

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Answer:

About 61% / over 60%

Step-by-step explanation:

In 2021, about 4,116 billion kilowatthours (kWh) (or about 4.12 trillion kWh) of electricity were generated at utility-scale electricity generation facilities in the United States.1 About 61% of this electricity generation was from fossil fuels—coal, natural gas, petroleum, and other gases.

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The answer is

C. Over 60%
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