“energy” Charts
Renewable Energy Passes Nuclear, But 7x Behind Fossil Fuels »
Despite gains in production by renewable energy, almost doubling in its ability to produce between 2001 and 2013, and surpassing…
Chinese investment in the US »
Chinese (nonbond) investments in the US range from minority stakes in large financial enterprises to outright purchases of small medical…
Is Nuclear Energy Truly Dangerous? »
It turns out the dangers of nuclear energy may be severely overstated. From 1971-2009, it is estimated that 5000 died…
Decrease in Number of Oil Spills »
The number of oil spills in U.S. water has decreased by more than 50%, from 8,354 spills in 2000 to…
Where is climate change hitting hardest? »
Although air temperature and melting glaciers are what most people consider with respect to global warming, the atmosphere and the…
Why You Should Buy Your Own Solar »
Robert Borlick of Harvard’s Electricity Policy Group finds that in Southern California, solar homeowners give up 80% of their project’s…
Alternative energy no substitute for clean nuclear »
The post-Fukushima shutdown of Germany's nuclear plants is having a huge impact on electricity prices, which have jumped 50 percent.…
The Global Cost of Climate Change »
Extreme weather is costing the world $1.2 trillion a year, wiping 1.6% from global GDP—and it will only get worse.…
Vast Majority of Americans Support Clean Energy Over Fossil »
While Americans are split evenly on whether the government should prioritize energy production or environmental protection, an overwhelming majoirty favor…
Saudi Texas »
Oil output has doubled in only 29 months to a 33-year high in September according to new state crude oil…
Energy Consumption Grown Nearly 50% Since 1990 »
Global energy use has increased by over 47%, while the per person average has increased roughly 10%, in the last…
$10 Million Per Minute to Subsidize Fossil Fuels »
The fossil fuel industry receives a combined $5.3 trillion per year in subsidies from governments across the world. This is…
The Generational Divide on Energy »
When it comes to the future of energy in the U.S., there is a clear split on how to approach…
How competitive is renewable energy? »
How much does it cost to produce electricity? The Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) is often used as a measure…
Pennsylvania Voters Give Fracking a Vote of Confidence »
To frack or not to frack? That was the question until Quinnipiac released a new poll this week on Pennsylvanian…
Solar Roadways: Making Roads that Care About the Environment »
Solar Roadways is giving new thought to how roads are made and how they should function. The innovators behind the…
ILSR: Distributed Energy Battleground States »
Grid-flipping technologies will be cost-effective long before new utility power plants and power lines reach their 40- to 50-year lifespans.…
Oil and gas jobs are 55 percent above pre-recession levels »
In contrast to many struggling sectors of the economy, jobs in the booming oil and gas industry are 55 percent…
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Alternative Energy »
American citizens were asked if the U.S. should solve its energy problems by emphasizing production of more oil, gas and…
Improvements Needed to Xcel’s Proposed MN Solar Program »
Xcel Energy has published their proposed community solar program on September 30, 2013. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance has submitted…
Are We Ready for a Solar Rooftop Revolution? »
Solar power is getting cheaper and growing faster every year. Are our utilities ready for a swarm of customer-owned solar…
These Are The World's Biggest Fears »
Let's face it: the world can be a pretty brutal place to live. With scarce resources, conflicting ideologies and the…
The Effect Of Falling Gas Prices »
Since August 2014, the average price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped an impressive $0.83, making transportation a much…
EPA proposal hits family income »
The EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan would cause significant damage to the economy. A typical family of four would see…
Utility Scale Clean Electricity Generation »
Over 200,000 Megawatt hours of generated electricity came from renewable power sources in 2014. This is the first time in…
How Energy Efficient Are You? »
Do you do all that you can to maximize your home's energy efficiency? According to a recent study by Harris…
Our Most Promising Energy Sources »
Which of the world's energy sources shows the greatest potential? According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, Americans place a…
Solar Is The Future »
According to the National Solar Jobs Census, solar industry employment has grown by 86% in the past five years, resulting…
U.S Homeowners On Clean Energy »
Nearly 9 out of 10 people say renewable energy is important to the nation's future. This spans all demographics as…
World energy consumption by end-use sector (quadrillion Btu) »
Data includes losses in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution.
U.S. Cities With the Most Hybrid Cars Per Household (2011) »
Out of the top cities with the most hybrid cars, Californian cities take four spots. Paradoxically, California also has some…
What Are Americans' Energy Priorities? »
Despite the recent growth of domestic energy production, Americans remain committed to the idea of developing alternative energy sources. Nearly…
Where Does Our Electricity Come From? »
When you flick on a light or check your email, you are using electricity. What but natural resources are used…
America's Excessive Energy Consumption »
For certain, Americans use more than their fair share of energy. Each American consumes almost five times the worldwide average…
Germany's Clean Power Revolution »
Twenty-five percent of Germany's power now comes from renewables. Even better, 47% of this wind and solar energy is owned…