Energy Consumption
US Energy Use by Source and Sector in 2017
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In 2017 almost all primary energy consumption was by the following sectors:
- Electric power generation - 38.1%
- Transportation - 28.8%
- Industry - 22.4%
- Residential - 6.2%
- Commercial - 4.5%
The energy used to produce electricity was then reused in the form of electricity to provide energy for the other four sectors.
US Energy Use by Source in 2017
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The above diagram shows the distribution of energy sources used in the U.S. in 2017. Non-renewable sources (fission and nuclear) account for 89% of total usage. The sum of all renewable sources account for the balance of 11%.
History of US Energy Use by Source
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History of US Energy Use by Sector
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US Industrial Energy Use by Industry Type in 2017
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As shown in the above image, three industry types use over half the energy used by all of U.S. industry. Those three industry types are:
- bulk chemical - 28%
- refining - 18%
- mining - 11%
History of US Industrial Energy Use by Source
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U.S. Transportation Energy Use by Type 2017
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The greatest use of energy in transportation is by cars and light trucks, followed by large trucks and aircraft.