Global Energy Consumption Shifts Toward Electricity While Structural Barriers Persist

By Dan Gearino, Inside Climate News · Ars Technica · 2026-10-04

Ars Technica reports that electricity's share of global final energy consumption reached 23.4 percent in 2025, a significant climb from just 16.7 percent at the start of the century. While China leads this transition through aggressive renewable and electric vehicle adoption, res

Ars Technica reports that electricity's share of global final energy consumption reached 23.4 percent in 2025, a significant climb from just 16.7 percent at the start of the century. While China leads this transition through aggressive renewable and electric vehicle adoption, res