The public perception of U.S. clean energy has undergone a major shift. In a recent survey [by Maslansky & Partners on behalf of Edison Electric Institute], 70 percent of respondents said the United States should produce 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources; more than half thought renewables were a good idea even if they raise energy bills.

The change in perception could be a reflection of recent changes to the U.S. energy industry itself. While it didn’t garner much attention, the United States saw unprecedented growth in renewable energy purchasing, development and commitments in 2018. Here’s a look at the quiet clean-energy revolution happening across the country:

Record corporate renewable-energy purchasing: U.S. corporations have spurred a global movement toward purchasing renewable energy over the past decade, and 2018 was a banner year. U.S. companies purchased a record 6.43 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power, enou