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Generation Dive: US Power Generation by the Numbers
Generation down 5.87% this week with an increasing demand gap to boot.
Marc Oestreich
August 06, 2025
Your Weekly Look at US Power Data
Welcome to the second edition of Generation Dive, GridBrief’s new weekly data rundown. Every Wednesday, we’ll take you beneath the headlines and into the numbers that power the U.S. grid. Inside, you’ll find national and regional generation trends, week-over-week demand shifts, volatility insights, and a closer look at how different fuels are shaping the mix. Think of it as a pulse check on America’s electricity system—visual, data-driven, and built directly from the latest federal grid data.
| Total | Change |
|---|---|---|
Total Generation (7d) | 93,899,019.0 MW | -5.87% |
Total Demand (7d) | 94,762,445.0 MW | -5.66% |
Demand Gap | -863,426.0 MW | +24.50% |
% Renewables | 19.59% | +0.00% |
% Fossil Fuels | 62.97% | +0.00% |
Volatility Index | 36.97 | N/A (30-day metric) |
US48 Power Mix
Demand for electricity climbed as AI data centers continued to expand, prompting utilities and regulators to explore cost‑sharing tariffs and demand‑response programs to prevent rate hikes for residential customers. Google agreed to curb power usage from its AI centers during peak stress periods to help ease grid strain.
US Generation vs Demand
Total Generation: Week-over-Week
Side-by-side comparison of this week's and last week's generation totals for a quick trend view. Lorem ipsum placeholder for commentary.
Generation by Fuel Type: Week-over-Week
Hourly generation trends for each fuel type, comparing this week versus last week.
US Regional Generation Change Map
This US map visualizes week-over-week changes in power generation by region.
Regional Generation Overview
Region-by-region breakdowns of generation totals, gaps, and volatility.
Advanced Visuals
🔒 Detailed Regional Breakdowns
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