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What are the major sources and users of energy in the United States?
The major energy sources in the United States are petroleum (oil), natural gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable energy. The major users are residential and commercial buildings, industry, transportation, and electric power generation. The pattern of fuel use varies widely by sector.
How can we compare or add up our energy consumption?
To compare or aggregate energy consumption across different energy sources like oil, natural gas, and electricity, we must use a common unit of measure. This is similar to calculating your food energy intake by adding up the calories in whatever you eat.
Features
Short-Term Energy Outlook
Released September 11, 2012 | Next Release: October 10, 2012
Energy projections for supply, demand, and prices.
Monthly Energy Review
Released August 29, 2012A report of recent energy statistics. This publication includes total energy production, consumption, and trade; energy prices; overviews of petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear energy, renewable energy, and international energy, as well as financial and environmental indicators; and data unit conversion values.
Annual Energy Outlook 2012
Released June 25, 2012 | Next Release: June 2013
The Annual Energy Outlook 2012 includes many cases that provide alternative projections of energy markets under a variety of different assumptions. Detailed model results through 2035 are available in an interactive table browser along with extensive analysis of energy issues, regulations, and legislation in the complete report.
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Monthly Energy Review
August 29, 2012
Hurricane Isaac affects U.S. Gulf Coast energy infrastructure
August 29, 2012
How can we compare or add up our energy consumption?
March 15, 2012