U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 2024
(Thu, 29 May 2025) According to our recently released report on 2024 energy-related CO2 emissions, U.S. CO2 emissions from the consumption of fossil fuels totaled 4,772 million metric tons (MMmt) in 2024, a decrease of less than 1% (23 MMmt) from 2023. Although changes from all sectors were relatively minor, the most notable changes occurred in the residential sector, associated with decreased heating fuel use, and the industrial sector, associated with decreased industrial activity. We based our analysis on preliminary 2024 data from our Monthly Energy Review.
EIA counts U.S. electricity generation in different ways
At EIA, we publish U.S. electricity net generation from two different perspectives:
U.S. retail gasoline prices heading into Memorial Day weekend are at a four-year low
The retail price for regular-grade gasoline in the United States on May 19, the Monday before Memorial Day weekend, averaged $3.17 per gallon (gal), 11% (or 41 cents/gal) lower than the price a year ago. After adjusting for inflation (real terms), average U.S. retail gasoline prices going into Memorial Day weekend are 14% lower than last year, largely because crude oil prices have fallen.
U.S. hydropower generation expected to rise in 2025 following last year’s relative low
We expect U.S. hydropower generation will increase by 7.5% in 2025 but will remain 2.4% below the 10-year average in our May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Hydropower generation in 2024 fell to 241 billion kilowatthours (BkWh), the lowest since at least 2010; in 2025, we expect generation will be 259.1 BkWh. This amount of generation would represent 6% of the electricity generation in the country.
U.S. hydropower generation expected to rise by 7% in 2025 following last year’s record low
We expect U.S. hydropower generation will increase by 7.5% in 2025 but will remain 2.4% below the 10-year average in our May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). Hydropower generation in 2024 fell to 241 billion kilowatthours (BkWh), the lowest since at least 2010; in 2025, we expect generation will be 259.1 BkWh. This amount of generation would represent 6% of the electricity generation in the country.
Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest
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U.S. electricity prices continue steady increase
Retail electricity prices have increased faster than the rate of inflation since 2022, and we expect them to continue increasing through 2026, based on forecasts in our Short-Term Energy Outlook. Parts of the country with relatively high electricity prices may experience greater price increases than those with relatively low electricity prices.