Presentation: The Economic Impact of Climate Change
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In 2007, the average monthly residential electricity consumption was 936 kWh. (Source: EIA)
Electricity generation accounts for about 40% of total U.S. energy consumption. (Source: Institute for 21st Century Energy)
Appliances account for roughly 65% of electricity consumption in the average American household (2001), with refrigerators and lighting making up the largest categories. (Source: EIA)
Crude oil, taxes, refining, distribution and marking are the four main components that make up the retail price of a gallon of gasoline. (Source: EIA)
Estimated energy demand is charted to grow by almost 50% in the next 20 years.
