Puerto Rico Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Puerto Rico generated 19.5 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 49.0%, followed by gas (29.5%) and coal (15.7%). Demand was 19.5 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 656 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through June 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Puerto Rico generated 19.5 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Other fossil supplied 49.0% of Puerto Rico's electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 29.5% of Puerto Rico's electricity in 2025.
- Coal supplied 15.7% of Puerto Rico's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 5.9% of Puerto Rico's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Puerto Rico's electricity was 656 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Puerto Rico's carbon intensity in 2025 was about the same as in 2000, at 656 gCO2/kWh.
- Puerto Rico had the 68th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 19.5 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 19.5 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 6.05 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 656 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 12.8 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 68 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Other fossil | Gas | Coal | Solar | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.6 TWh | 1.73 TWh | 410 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 18.0 TWh | 3.81 TWh | 390 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 19.0 TWh | 3.02 TWh | 990 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 17.8 TWh | 3.15 TWh | 2.92 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 18.0 TWh | 2.94 TWh | 3.12 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 18.6 TWh | 3.12 TWh | 3.06 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 17.9 TWh | 3.38 TWh | 3.58 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 17.5 TWh | 3.45 TWh | 3.60 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 15.8 TWh | 3.73 TWh | 3.58 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 15.3 TWh | 4.21 TWh | 3.39 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 16.3 TWh | 3.61 TWh | 3.19 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 15.2 TWh | 3.40 TWh | 3.51 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 13.5 TWh | 5.40 TWh | 3.25 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 11.0 TWh | 6.74 TWh | 3.43 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 170 GWh |
| 2014 | 10.2 TWh | 6.89 TWh | 3.67 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 220 GWh |
| 2015 | 10.9 TWh | 6.37 TWh | 3.26 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 240 GWh |
| 2016 | 9.81 TWh | 6.96 TWh | 3.48 TWh | 120 GWh | 190 GWh |
| 2017 | 8.41 TWh | 5.28 TWh | 2.32 TWh | 160 GWh | 150 GWh |
| 2018 | 8.49 TWh | 6.22 TWh | 2.51 TWh | 310 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2019 | 7.27 TWh | 7.63 TWh | 3.52 TWh | 500 GWh | 160 GWh |
| 2020 | 9.63 TWh | 5.62 TWh | 3.06 TWh | 560 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2021 | 10.0 TWh | 5.28 TWh | 3.18 TWh | 680 GWh | 160 GWh |
| 2022 | 10.2 TWh | 5.39 TWh | 3.24 TWh | 850 GWh | 160 GWh |
| 2023 | 10.2 TWh | 5.39 TWh | 3.24 TWh | 850 GWh | 160 GWh |
| 2024 | 10.2 TWh | 5.40 TWh | 3.20 TWh | 960 GWh | 180 GWh |
| 2025 | 9.57 TWh | 5.76 TWh | 3.07 TWh | 910 GWh | 220 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19.5 TWh | 19.5 TWh | 656 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 20.0 TWh | 20.0 TWh | 657 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 19.9 TWh | 19.9 TWh | 661 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 19.9 TWh | 19.9 TWh | 661 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 19.4 TWh | 19.4 TWh | 666 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 19.1 TWh | 19.1 TWh | 669 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 19.2 TWh | 19.2 TWh | 674 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 17.7 TWh | 17.7 TWh | 672 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 16.4 TWh | 16.4 TWh | 674 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 20.6 TWh | 20.6 TWh | 684 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Puerto Rico, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through June 2026| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07 | 1.58 TWh | 1.57 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 1.51 TWh | 1.52 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 1.48 TWh | 1.48 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 1.52 TWh | 1.53 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 1.32 TWh | 1.31 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 1.27 TWh | 1.27 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 1.19 TWh | 1.20 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 1.12 TWh | 1.12 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 1.22 TWh | 1.22 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 1.13 TWh | 1.14 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 1.34 TWh | 1.35 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 1.40 TWh | 1.40 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 1.50 TWh | 1.49 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 1.25 TWh | 1.26 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 1.48 TWh | 1.48 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 1.52 TWh | 1.52 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 1.40 TWh | 1.40 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 1.33 TWh | 1.33 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 1.24 TWh | 1.25 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 1.10 TWh | 1.10 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 1.23 TWh | 1.23 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 1.26 TWh | 1.26 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 1.43 TWh | 1.43 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 1.49 TWh | 1.49 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of June 2026.
Puerto Rico Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Puerto Rico?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Puerto Rico in 2025, supplying 49.0% of generation, followed by gas (29.5%) and coal (15.7%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Puerto Rico use?
Puerto Rico used 19.5 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 6.05 MWh per person.
How clean is Puerto Rico's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Puerto Rico emitted 656 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 5.9% of generation. That is 43% above the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.