Ten real, publicly-sourced numbers that capture where U.S. energy markets stand right now.
- Texas set an all-time electric demand record of 91,308 MW in July 2026, up from 85,508 MW in August 2023. (ERCOT via Renewable Energy World)
- U.S. natural gas production is forecast to hit a record 111.25 Bcf/d in 2026. (EIA, Short-Term Energy Outlook, July 2026)
- Houston is home to more than 5,000 energy-related companies and 27 Fortune 500 headquarters. (Houston.org; Fortune 500, 2026)
- Texas refineries alone process about 29% of all U.S. oil refining capacity. (Texas Governor’s Office)
- U.S. solar capacity is projected to reach 183 gigawatts in 2026, up from 123 GW in 2024. (EIA STEO)
- ERCOT’s battery fleet discharged nearly 12,000 MW during a July 2026 heat wave — about three times its level two years earlier. (Renewable Energy World)
- U.S. LNG exports are forecast to reach 17.4 Bcf/d in 2026, up nearly 50% from 2024. (EIA STEO)
- Natural gas still supplies about 40% of U.S. electricity generation. (EIA STEO, 2026 forecast)
- U.S. working natural gas storage stood at 3,084 Bcf as of July 24, 2026 — about 6% above the five-year average. (EIA Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report)
- U.S. wind capacity is forecast to reach 170 GW in 2026, up from 152 GW in 2024. (EIA STEO)
All figures are drawn from public EIA, ERCOT, and industry reporting — see our Data & Dashboards page for the underlying tables and our Data Sources & Disclaimers page for sourcing details.