Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
Project Type
individual
Campus
Worldwide
Authors' Class Standing
Gary M. Timmons, Senior
Lead Presenter's Name
Mike Timmons
Lead Presenter's College
WW College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Mentor Name
Beverly Wood
Abstract
This data story explores the transformation of power generation in the United States using U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. Visual analyses reveal the historical evolution of power generation, highlighting the dominance of traditional fossil fuel technologies and the rapid rise of natural gas in the early 2000s. More recently, renewable sources, particularly solar and wind, have shown a marked increase, driven by policy, economics, and sustainability goals. The transition reflects broader goals for cleaner, more equitable energy access nationwide. Insights also track generator retirements, highlighting the decline of fossil fuel generation. The story concludes by emphasizing the long-term implications of this energy transition, including potential global benefits related to sustainability, health, and equity.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Generation Transformations
This data story explores the transformation of power generation in the United States using U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. Visual analyses reveal the historical evolution of power generation, highlighting the dominance of traditional fossil fuel technologies and the rapid rise of natural gas in the early 2000s. More recently, renewable sources, particularly solar and wind, have shown a marked increase, driven by policy, economics, and sustainability goals. The transition reflects broader goals for cleaner, more equitable energy access nationwide. Insights also track generator retirements, highlighting the decline of fossil fuel generation. The story concludes by emphasizing the long-term implications of this energy transition, including potential global benefits related to sustainability, health, and equity.