The data describes biopower generation in the U.S. between 2000 and 2017, by source. In 2017, the U.S. generated approx. 43.28 billion kilowatt hours of electricity from wood. The generation decrease between 2000 and 2001 reflects a classification change. Beginning with 2001 data, non-biogenic municipal solid waste and tire-derived fuels were re-classified as non-renewable energy sources.
Bioenergy in the United StatesBioenergy, also referred to as biopower, is energy derived from renewable biological sources. Common sources include wood, wood waste, and byproducts from agricultural processes.
