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Midwest Clean Energy

Clean energy progress extends beyond state lines. Across the Midwest, states are expanding their use of wind, solar, and other renewables, contributing to a changing regional energy landscape.

This page offers a broader view, highlighting areas where Illinois is leading as well as where other neighboring states are advancing their clean energy efforts.

Through interactive maps and charts that track electricity generation and renewable energy capacity over time, users can compare how Illinois’ clean energy compares with that of neighboring states and explore trends shaping the Midwest’s evolving energy future.

Not sure what to look for?

Use the interactive dashboards below to see how states across the Midwest are changing the clean energy landscape.

  • Compare energy mixes and clean energy capacity between Illinois and neighboring states.

  • Discover trends in renewable energy growth across the region and find patterns across time.

  • Explore how the Midwest is powering a shared clean energy future. 

How to Explore a Dashboard

About the Data

Data shown here reflects information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and is updated according to its reporting schedules. For more information on the specific reports utilized, see the source note at the bottom of each dashboard and our Download Data page.

Visit the Download Data page for more information.

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