– NEW: Chart of Energy Use by State and by Source, 2008 – In 2008, the US used fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and petroleum) for 83.5% of its energy needs. Renewable energy (wind, solar, and biofuels) accounted for 7.4%. Nuclear energy represented 8.4%. Our new chart breaks down energy use by source for all 50 states, and provides comparative stats and percentages to help understand how states stack up against each other.
Last updated on:
6/24/2011 |
Author: ProCon.org
