Natural gas is the most commonly used fossil fuel for electricity generation in the U.S.

In recent years, natural gas has surpassed coal as the main fossil fuel used to generate energy in the United States. This change is brought about by natural gas's comparatively cleaner combustion, which releases fewer pollutants and carbon dioxide than coal. Natural gas is being used more frequently as a result of improvements in extraction methods like hydraulic fracturing, which have increased its affordability and accessibility. About 40% of the power generated in the United States today comes from natural gas, which is a dependable and effective energy source that helps the nation's efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions while preserving energy stability.