Sustainable Energy in America 2026 Factbook

Tracking Market & Policy Trends

The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook provides valuable year-over-year data and insights on the American energy transformation.

Sustainable Energy Technologies Met Rising Demand Growth in 2025 Despite Uncertainty

The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook – produced annually for the Business Council for Sustainable Energy by BloombergNEF – provides valuable year-over-year data and insights on the American energy expansion.

In 2025, U.S. electricity demand rose considerably for the first time in decades, coinciding with rising electricity prices. At the same time, far-reaching and unpredictable policy changes provided both major challenges and a few unanticipated opportunities for the energy sector.

The 2026 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook covers the progress of the energy efficiency, natural gas, and renewable energy sectors. Download the report to find the latest data on these clean energy industries, as well as sustainable infrastructure, energy storage, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, electric vehicles, digitalization, industrial emissions, carbon capture and storage, and more.

Top Six Trends

The United States is on the cusp of a new era of energy expansion — and BCSE’s diversified, sustainable energy portfolio is ready to meet this increasing demand. Dive into the trends by reading the Top Six Trends from the 2026 Factbook.

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“This year’s Factbook highlights the accelerating pace of change across the U.S. energy system — from rising demand to shifting price dynamics. It provides the insights and analysis that industry leaders need to make informed decisions in a transforming energy market.”

– Joel Yu, Senior Vice President, Policy and External Affairs, Enchanted Rock

“This year’s Factbook clearly demonstrates the need for an ‘all-of-the-above’ approach to energy generation. Doing so will allow us to meet growing electricity demand while simultaneously boosting our economy and lowering global emissions.”

– Heather Reams, President, CRES Forum

“This year’s Factbook highlights how strategic investments in sustainability are growing and remain essential to drive competitive advantage for businesses, especially in mission-critical industries like data centers, hospitals, and chip manufacturing.”

– Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer, Johnson Controls

“JPMorganChase is proud to support this year’s Factbook, offering clear, data-driven insights on the trends and innovations shaping affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy.”

– Heather Zichal, Global Head of Sustainability, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

2026 Factbook Sponsors

The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook was commissioned by BCSE and supported by the generous contributions of the following sponsors:

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The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook is an annual publication by BloombergNEF and BCSE, with the first edition produced in 2012. Find all thirteen previous editions of the Factbook below.

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