U.S. Energy Production Led By Oil and Gas
by Michael Collier on Sep 26, 2013 | Views: 101 | Score: 0
BTU (British Thermal Units) | |
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Natural Gas | 24.6 |
Oil | 20.6 |
Coal | 13.8 |
Nuclear | 8.1 |
Natural Gas Plant Liquis | 3.2 |
Hydroelectric | 2.7 |
Wind | 1.4 |
U.S. Domestic Energy Production (Quadrillion BTU)
Sources:
pewresearch.org
Though many Americans may not realize it, the U.S. is producing considerably more of its own energy. Last year the U.S. generated a record 79.1 quadrillion Btu (British thermal units) domestically, nearly 14% more energy than in 2005, largely due to increased production of oil and natural gas.