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How much energy does a person use in a year?
How much of the world’s energy does the United States use?
How do I compare heating fuels?
Where can I find out about energy-related grants or tax credits for my home or business?
Who do I contact to complain about high energy prices?
Where can I get help paying my utility bills?
 
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Question: How much energy does a person use in a year?

In 2007, energy use per person in the U.S. was 337 million British thermal units (Btu).

Learn More: Review Energy Consumption, Expenditures, and Emissions Indicators, 1949-2007 for historical data on energy use per person.
Last updated: June 25, 2008
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Question: How much of the world’s energy does the United States use?

In 2005, world total primary energy consumption was 462.798 Quadrillion Btu while the United States primary energy consumption was 100.691 Quadrillion Btu, about 21.8 percent of the world total.

Learn More: World Primary Energy Consumption, 1980-2005
Last updated: June 12, 2008
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Question: Where can I find out about energy-related grants or tax credits for my home or business?

The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has a web page where you will find links to sources of information on financial assistance for the purchase of renewable energy equipment and energy-efficient appliances.

Financial assistance for:

Homes
Businesses
Learn More: All financial and grant opportunities on the EERE web site.    
Last reviewed: June 12, 2008
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Question: Where can I get help paying my utility bills?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funds to State and local Governments to help low-income households pay utility bills. You can access information on that program at the LIHEAP web site below.

Some electric and gas utilities, churches, and social services organizations may have emergency financial assistance programs. You will have to contact those organizations in your area.

Learn More: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Last reviewed: June 12, 2008
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