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Figure 4. Share of Electric Power Industry Net Generation by Energy Source, 2002 vs 2003

Figure 4. Share of Electric Power Industry Net Generation by Energy Source, 2002 vs 2003

Share of Electric Power Industry Net Generation by Energy Source, 2002 verses 2003. This bar graph shows the percentage share of the electric power industry net generation by energy source in 2002 and 2003. Nuclear power net generation was 20.8 percent in 2002 and 21.1 percent in 2003. Hydroelectric net generation was 6.8 percent in 2002 and 7.1 percent in 2003. Natural gas net generation was 16.4 percent in 2002 and 15.0 percent in 2003. Petroleum and other sources, including solar, wind, and biomass, net generation was 4.0 percent in 2002 and 4.5 percent in 2003. Coal based net generation was 51.7 percent in 2002 and 52.6 percent in 2003.