In the United States today, what percent of the electricity is generated by hydroelectric power?

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G_Ozdilek
Aug 16, 2016

As of 2014, only 2.6%

Explanation:

According to USGS (2016), hydroelectric plants generate only 2.56 quadrillion BTU (energy). In other words, such plants generate 2.6% of total energy supplied in the USA in 2014.

You can visit USGS for more information: http://water.usgs.gov/edu/wuhy.html

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