Figure 2. US Electricity Generation Under Different Carbon Prices
Percentage of generation mix in 2030
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Power
Renewable Sources
Created with Raphaël 2.1.2
52%
X
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
18%
No Carbon Price
33%
17%
32%
2%
$15 CO₂ Allowance Fee Case
36%
19%
43%
1%
$25 CO₂ Allowance Fee Case
32%
19%
49%
1%
$35 CO₂ Allowance Fee Case
28%
19%
52%
A negligible amount of generation comes from other sources.
